Spanish-English translations for tener que

have to
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What could the Council have to hide? ¿Qué podría tener que esconder el Consejo? We should not have to wait any longer. No deberíamos tener que seguir esperando. I just have to have that shirt; you have to wear a seat belt
must
us
If it has rained all day, it must be very wet outside.You picked one of two, and it wasnt the first: it must have been the second.You must arrive in class on time. — the requirement is an imperative

have
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No, they should not have to do so. No, no deberían tener que hacerlo. I have a house and a car.Look what I have here — a frog I found on the street!
need toThey will need to be vigilant. Van a tener que estar atentos.
supposed toI am supposed to report to the police every weekPaul is supposed to call his mother every dayI am not supposed to smoke there