Meaning
To express an obligation to perform one's job.
Cultural Background
Work is often a central topic of conversation. Using this phrase is a polite way to signal you are a responsible professional. People may use 'Tenho de' more frequently in formal writing, but 'Tenho que' is perfectly acceptable in speech.
Regional Tip
In Brazil, use 'que'. In Portugal, 'de' is also very common.
Meaning
To express an obligation to perform one's job.
Regional Tip
In Brazil, use 'que'. In Portugal, 'de' is also very common.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Eu ______ que trabalhar amanhã.
The subject is 'Eu', so the verb must be 'tenho'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesEu ______ que trabalhar amanhã.
The subject is 'Eu', so the verb must be 'tenho'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a very polite way to excuse yourself.
Related Phrases
Preciso trabalhar
synonymI need to work
