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How to Say ‘I have to take’ in Spain Spanish

Tengo que tomar

TEN-goh keh toh-MAR

[TEN-goh keh toh-MAR]

💬 Usage Tip: Tengo que plus a basic verb means "I have to". Swap the verb: tengo que volver "I have to come back", tengo que descansar "I have to rest".

Phrase Breakdown

Tengo

[TEN-goh]

I have

First person singular of tener; used to express possession, plans, or obligations.

Example

Tengo disponibilidad el viernes por la tarde.

I am available on Friday afternoon.

que

[keh]

to (in 'tener que')

Part of 'tener que' + infinitive, meaning 'to have to'.

Example

Tengo que descansar.

I have to rest.

tomar

[toh-MAR]

to take

Verb used for taking medicine, as well as drinking or eating.

Example

Tengo que tomar el jarabe.

I have to take the syrup.

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