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Why do you say tengo que?
In Spanish, the verb, tener que, is the way to say that we need to or have to do something. When we use tener que, we need to change the verb, tener, so it agrees with the person or people that have to do something. So before we use it in a sentence, we need to ask ourselves: ‘Who needs to do something?’
What is the difference between Tengo and Tengo que?
The only difference between the two is the conjugation of the verb. As you say, Tengo = I have. Tengo que = I have to.
What is the meaning of hay que?
Hay que + infinitive is also used to express either an obligation or a necessity. The expression hay que + infinitive means “it should be done”. Here there is no subject and the expression stays the same.
What does no tengo que mean?
In other words, just because “Tengo” means “I have” and “Tengo que” means “I have to,” does not mean that one meaning of que is “to” it just “takes on” this meaning when combined with Tener, so it is best not to think “que = to sometimes” because you’ll just get more confused.
Do you use infinitive after que?
4. Expressing obligation with Spanish infinitives. When somebody needs to do something, you can conjugate the verb tener (to have), then add the word que and an infinitive verb.
What does Kemay Amsika mean?
“Kemay. amsika” (greeting) • Combining all your research, where in the world do you believe Shif lives?
What is que short for?
Que is defined as the abbreviation for Quebec and the Spanish word for what. An example of Que is the notation for Quebec in a list of Canadian provinces. An example of que is to ask what is the time. abbreviation.
How do you use tener to say you feel like doing something?
tener ganas de + infinitive, to be in the mood for, to feel like doing something: Tengo ganas de comer una hamburguesa. (I feel like eating a hamburger.) tener hambre, to be hungry: No ha comido.
What does Deber infinitive mean?
“Deber” (conjugated) + infinitive = suggesting that something SHOULD, MUST, or OUGHT TO be done. Debo limpiar mi carro.
What does Acabar de infinitive Express?
Acabar de + infinitive is used to describe something that just happened in the recent past. The English equivalent of acabar de + infinitivo would be “to have just finished something.” The present tense of acabar de + infinitivo is used for describing something that just happened in the immediate past.
What is IR in the future tense Spanish?
Future Tense Conjugation of Ir
| Subject Pronouns | Ir Conjugation: Future | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | iré | I will go |
| tú | irás | you will go |
| él/ella/usted | irá | he/she/you formal will go |
| nosotros/nosotras | iremos | we will go |