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How to Say ‘You just have to let us know’ in Spain Spanish

Solo tienen que avisarnos

SOH-loh tee-en-en keh ah-bee-SAR-nohs

[SOH-loh tee-en-en keh ah-bee-SAR-nohs]

💬 Usage Tip: -nos "us" attaches to the end of the verb: avisar becomes avisarnos. Same with others: avisarme "let me know".

Phrase Breakdown

Solo tienen que

SOH-loh tee-en-en keh

You just have to

'Tener que' means 'to have to'. 'Tienen' is the polite plural 'you' (ustedes). 'Que' sounds like 'ke'.

Example

Solo tienen que esperar.

You just have to wait.

Words in this phrase

Solo

[SOH-loh]

just, only

Adverb meaning 'only' or 'just'.

Example

Solo quiero un café.

I just want a coffee.

tienen

[tee-en-en]

they have

Indicates possession or control by multiple people.

Example

Ellos tienen lo que necesitas.

They have what you need.

que

[keh]

(part of 'tener que' = have to)

Links 'tener' with an infinitive to express obligation.

Example

Tengo que irme.

I have to go.

avisarnos

[ah-bee-SAR-nohs]

to let us know

'Avisar' (to notify) plus 'nos' (us).

Example

Pueden avisarnos por teléfono.

You can let us know by phone.

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