Tener + que + the infinitive In Spanish, to express the phrase “to have to”, you use:
Remember: The infinitive is the original form of the verb, with the -ar, -er, or -ir still attached. (hablar, comer, vivir)
Por ejemplo: Yo tengo que estudiar. I have to study. Mi padre tiene que trabajar. My father has to work.
Uds. tienen que tomar apuntes. You (pl.) have to take notes. Ellos no tienen que comer. They do not have to eat.
Now you try: / We have to study. / She has to dance. / The students have to go to school. / I don’t have to write a lot. / We have to study. / She has to dance. / The students have to go to school. / I don’t have to write a lot.
Now you try: / Nosotros tenemos que estudiar.. / Ella tiene que bailar. / Los alumnos tienen que ir a la escuela. / Yo no tengo que escribir mucho. / Nosotros tenemos que estudiar.. / Ella tiene que bailar. / Los alumnos tienen que ir a la escuela. / Yo no tengo que escribir mucho.
Write three of your own.