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Which of the following is the Spanish construction for “to have to”?

A) tener + a + infinitive B) ir + a + infinitive
C) tener + que + infinitive
D) ir + que + infinitive

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Answer:

C) tener + que + infinitive

Step-by-step explanation:

We use the formula tener + que + infinitive when expressing obligation or necessity. So this translates into the English expression as have to have. Moreover, we can translate this formula as someone has to do something. Tener is an infinitive verb, but in sentences we conjugate it matching the subject pronoun of the sentence. For instance:

  • Tengo que ir al baño
  • Tengo que comer
  • Ella tiene que trabajar.
  • Ellos tienen que limpiar su cuarto
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