you need to be careful

tienes que tener cuidado

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to address one person)

a. tienes que tener cuidado

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

You need to be careful while driving.Tienes que tener cuidado al conducir.

b. debes tener cuidado

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

You need to be careful with the baby. You can't play with him like you play with your friends.Debes tener cuidado con el bebé. No puedes jugar con él como juegas con tus amigos.

c. tiene que tener cuidado

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

The floor is wet. You need to be careful.El piso está mojado. Tiene que tener cuidado.

d. debe tener cuidado

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

You need to be careful. I don't want you to fall.Debe tener cuidado. No quiero que se caiga.

e. hay que tener cuidado

You need to be careful with what you say. You never know who is listening.Hay que tener cuidado con lo que dices. Nunca se sabe quién está escuchando.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. tienen que tener cuidado (plural)

You need to be careful when you cross the street.Tienen que tener cuidado al cruzar la calle.

b. deben tener cuidado (plural)

You need to be careful when you're cooking in the kitchen. I don't want the house to go up in flames.Deben tener cuidado cuando están cocinando en la cocina. No quiero que la casa se incendie.

c. hay que tener cuidado

You need to be careful. I don't want you get hurt on the playground.Hay que tener cuidado. No quiero que se lastimen en el patio de recreo.

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