Ter que + infinitive
Use ter que plus an infinitive to express obligation, need, or something that has to be done.
Examples
PortugueseTranslation
Tenho que sair cedo amanhã.
I have to leave early tomorrow.
Temos que estudar mais esta semana.
We have to study more this week.
Você tem que comprar os bilhetes hoje?
Do you have to buy the tickets today?
Pattern
ter que + infinitive
How it works
Use ter que plus an infinitive to express obligation, need, or something that has to be done. This pattern typically appears as ter que + infinitive and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The infinitive does not change after que.
- The force of the sentence comes from the conjugated form of ter.
Why it matters
Build the everyday sentence frames that appear constantly in beginner Portuguese.
Use in context
This is one of the most practical first modal-style patterns because it appears in work, school, and travel contexts constantly.