Expressing Obligation with Hay que and Tener que

Expressing Obligation with “Hay que” and “Tener que”

When do you use “hay que” & “tener que”? Ø To talk about things someone must do. Ø Examples: *I have to get a good grade. Yo tengo que sacar una buena nota. *One must listen in class. Hay que escuchar en clase.

The 2 Ways to Express Obligation Ø Use hay que + infinitive if there is no specific subject. Ø Use tener que + infinitive if there is a specific subject.

What are some infinitives? Bailar~to dance Ø Cantar~to sing Ø Comer~to eat Ø Correr~to run Ø Escribir~to write Ø Leer~to read Ø Nadar~to swim Ø Patinar~to rollerskate Ø Trabajar~to work Ø Ayudar Ø Buscar Ø Contestar Ø Enseñar Ø Entrar Ø Esperar Ø Llegar Ø Llevar Pasar Ø Mirar Preparar Ø Necesitar Usar Ø

Para sacar una buena nota… (To get a good grade…. ) If there is no specific person or subject use Hay que + infinitive Ø It is similar to saying One must…… Ø Let’s try saying what one must do to get a good grade. Ø Ø One must listen in class. Hay que escuchar en clase. Ø One must study every day. Hay que estudiar todos los días. Ø One must answer the teacher’s questions. Hay que contestar las preguntas de la maestra.

Para la clase de educación física… For physical education class… If there is a specific subject use: Tener que + infinitive Ø Because there is a specific subject you must conjugate the verb tener. Ø Let’s trying saying what Ana has to do in P. E. Ø Ø Ana has to run a lot. Ana tiene que correr mucho. Ø Ana has to wear some shorts, a t-shirt, and some shoes. Ana tiene que llevar unos shorts, una camiseta y unos tenis. Ø Ana has to listen to Mr. Metheany. Ana tiene que escuchar a Sr. Metheany.

Practice Expressing Obligation: One must carry a backpack Ø One must help the teacher (f. ). Ø They (m) have to get good grades. Ø Ms. Parker has to arrive to school early. Ø We have to use the computer. Ø Hay que llevar una mochila. Ø Hay que ayudar a la maestra. Ø Ellos tienen que sacar buenas notas. Ø Srta. Parker tiene que llegar temprano a la escuela. Ø Nosotros tenemos que usar la computadora. Ø