How is the word tuve que translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Had to
phrase

Se estuvo obligado o forzado a hacer algo en el pasado.

Was obligated or forced to do something in the past.

Examples with “tuve que”

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  • Anoche tuve que terminar los deberes. — I had to finish my homework last night.

  • ¿Tuviste que ir ayer a esa reunión? — Did you had to attend that meeting yesterday?

  • Tuvo que cancelar sus planes por el trabajo. — She had to cancel her plans because of work.

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