Coffee Break Spanish ‘Deber', 'tener que' and 'hay que' - 3 ways to express obligation in Spanish | CBS Show 2.03
Jun 13, 2024
Learn how to express obligation in Spanish using 'deber', 'tener que', and 'hay que'. The hosts explain the differences and interchangeability of these structures, making it easier for learners to grasp. Tune in to improve your Spanish skills!
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Expressing Obligation with 'Deber'
- Use "deber" + infinitive to express obligation, like "must" in English.
- Conjugate "deber" (debo, debes, debe, debemos, debéis, deben) and follow it directly with the infinitive.
General Obligation with 'Se Debe'
- Use "se debe" + infinitive for general obligations, like "one must" in English.
- Add "se" before the conjugated "deber" to make it impersonal.
Obligation with 'Tener Que'
- Use "tener que" + infinitive to express obligation or necessity, like "have to" in English.
- Conjugate "tener" (tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tenéis, tienen) then "que", then the infinitive.