Usages of ter que
Você tem que colocar um pouco de sal no arroz.
You have to put a little salt in the rice.
Tenho que limpar o fogão e a pia antes de minha mãe chegar.
I have to clean the stove and the sink before my mother arrives.
Você tem que guardar a saia no armário depois da festa.
You have to put the skirt in the closet after the party.
Eu tenho que tirar o chapéu quando entro no restaurante.
I have to take off my hat when I go into the restaurant.
Se faltar sal, você tem que comprar mais no supermercado.
If salt runs out, you have to buy more at the supermarket.
Temos que lavar a pia porque o arroz caiu no chão.
We have to wash the sink because the rice fell on the floor.
Vou ter que usar sabonete agora e depois pegar uma toalha limpa.
I’m going to have to use soap now and then get a clean towel.
Antes de sair, você tem que ver se a gaveta está fechada e se o fogão está limpo.
Before leaving, you have to see whether the drawer is closed and whether the stove is clean.
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