you had to
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you had to(
yu
hahd
tu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. tenías que (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You had to walk three miles every day to get to school? That is crazy!¿Tenías que caminar tres millas cada día para llegar a la escuela? ¡Qué locura!
b. tuviste que (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I know that Marcos pissed you off, but I don't understand why you had to hit him. Violence is not the answer.Sé que Marcos te cabreó, pero no entiendo por qué tuviste que pegarlo. La violencia no es la solución.
c. tenía que (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You had to work in a factory when you were a child?¿Tenía que trabajar en una fábrica cuando era niño?
d. tuvo que (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I heard that once you had to rescue someone from a burning building. You are a hero.Escuché que una vez tuvo que rescatar a alguien de un edificio en llamas. Usted es un héroe.
a. tenían que (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You had to do chores when you were kids? That sucks. Our maid did everything.¿Tenían que hacer quehaceres cuando eran niños? Eso apesta. Nuestra criada lo hacía todo.
b. tuvieron que (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Do you remember the time you had to run from a bear?¿Se acuerdan de aquella vez que tuvieron que correr de un oso?
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