Tener que + infinitive
Use tener que plus an infinitive to express obligation or something that needs to be done.
Examples
SpanishTranslation
Tengo que salir en diez minutos.
I have to leave in ten minutes.
Tenemos que estudiar más esta semana.
We have to study more this week.
¿Tienes que trabajar mañana?
Do you have to work tomorrow?
Pattern
tener que + infinitive
How it works
Use tener que plus an infinitive to express obligation or something that needs to be done. This pattern typically appears as tener que + infinitive and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The infinitive stays unchanged after que.
- The force of the sentence comes from the conjugated form of tener.
Why it matters
Build the sentence frames that power daily routines and short stories.
Use in context
This pattern is everywhere in practical daily Spanish because it connects directly to errands, work, and plans.