TENER QUE / HAY QUE To HAVE to
Tener que / Hay que Both of these expressions are used to talk about what someone “has to do” or “must” do. Uds. Tienen que tomar apuntes. Hay que tomar apuntes en las clases.
Hay que is an impersonal phrase meaning there is not a specific subject to the verb “hay”. “one” must… HAY QUE
Set up: Sentence structure Hay + que + infinitive Remember, infinitives end with –ar, -er, -ir You have to sweep the floor. (in general) Hay que barrer el piso.
This one is specific to the person that “has to…” Because of this: Conjugate the verb tener for subject Tener que
Tener TengoTenemos TienesTenéis TieneTienen
Set up: Sentence structure (subject) + tener (conjugated) + que + infinitive Remember, infinitives end with –ar, -er, -ir You have to sweep the floor. (YOU personally) Tú tienes que barrer el piso.
Práctica I have to mow the lawn. We have to water the plants. One has to make the bed. Tengo que cortar el césped. Tenemos que regar las plantas. Hay que hacer la cama.