How is the word tener que translated from Spanish to English

English translation
have to
phrase

Estar obligado a hacer algo.

To be obliged to do something.

Examples with “tener que”

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  • Hoy tengo que irme pronto. — I have to leave early today.

  • ¿Tenemos que reservar las entradas con antelación? — Do we have to book the tickets in advance?

  • No tienes que contestar ahora mismo. — You don't have to answer right now.

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