you have to be
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you have to be(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. tienes que ser (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?).
You have to be friendlier to Alicia. Maybe you could be friends.Tienes que ser más amable con Alicia. Quizás pueden ser amigas.
b. tienes que estar (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?).
You have to be ready at 7 pm.Tienes que estar listo a las 7 pm.
c. tiene que ser (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
You have to be honest with yourself.Tiene que ser honesto consigo mismo.
d. tiene que estar (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
You have to be on this diet at least three weeks to see results.Tiene que estar en esta dieta al menos tres semanas para ver los resultados.
a. tienen que ser (plural)
You have to be fair. Your little sister can't play by those complicated rules.Tienen que ser justos. Su hermanita no puede jugar con esas reglas tan complicadas.
b. tienen que estar (plural)
Students, you have to be in your seats at 8 am.Estudiantes, tienen que estar en sus asientos a las 8 am.
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