| Hay Que | Tener Que | Deber+ Infinitive |
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to have to
what does Hay Que mean?
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to have to
what does Tener Que mean?
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“must”
What does deber mean?
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Hay que pasar la aspiradora
how do you say “have to vacuum” in spanish?
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To express an obligation that somebody has to do
when is Tener Que used?
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(Yo) Debo hacer mi tarea
how do you say “I must do my homework” in spanish?
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to express a general obligation without mentioning who must do it
when is hay que used?
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Sarah tiene que leer
How do you say “Sarah has to read” in spanish?
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To express that you must carry out the obligation
When is deber used?
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Hay que ordenar la casa
how do you say “have to straighten up the house” in spanish?
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I have to sweep
How do you say “Yo tengo que barrer” in english
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You must read your book
How do you say “Debes leer tu libro” in english
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have to cut the grass and take care of the pet
how do you say “hay que cortar el césped y cuidar a la mascota” in english?
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Nosotros tenemos que usar la computadora
how do you say “We all have to use the computer” in spanish?
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Erick must take care of his cat
How do you say “Erick debe cuidar al gato” in english
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