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tengo que

I have to

Expressing Obligation / Necessity
Notes & Usage:

Expresses obligation/necessity. 'tener que' is very common.

See It in Context

Tengo que estudiar más.

I have to study more.

Tengo que terminar este informe antes de las cinco.

I have to finish this report before five.

—¿Vienes al cine? —No puedo, tengo que trabajar esta noche.

—Are you coming to the cinema? —I can't, I have to work tonight.

Tengo que terminar este informe antes de las cinco.

I have to finish this report before five.

—¿Vienes al cine? —No puedo, tengo que trabajar esta noche.

—Are you coming to the cinema? —I can't, I have to work tonight.