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Quando tu vieres a pé, tens de atravessar a rua principal com cuidado.
When you come on foot, you have to cross the main street carefully.
Tens de encher o jarro novamente, porque a limonada acabou.
You have to fill the pitcher again, because the lemonade is finished.
Para subir ao sótão, tens de carregar a lanterna, pois lá dentro é muito escuro.
To go up to the attic, you have to carry the flashlight, because it is very dark inside.
Eu começo a teclar no computador quando tenho de escrever um relatório.
I start typing on the computer when I have to write a report.
Depois do jantar, tive de pagar a conta com cartão, pois esqueci-me de levar dinheiro.
After dinner, I had to pay the bill with a card, because I forgot to bring money.
Tu tens de ter atitude para ter sucesso.
You must have attitude to succeed.
Se quiseres pagar em numerário, terás de sacar algum dinheiro primeiro.
If you want to pay in cash, you’ll have to withdraw some money first.
Tive de despender muito tempo a ler aquele relatório complicado.
I had to spend a lot of time reading that complicated report.
Se o senhor quiser alugar a casa de férias, terá de assinar um contrato simples.
If you (sir) want to rent the vacation home, you will have to sign a simple contract.
Ela teve de sussurrar a resposta, porque a biblioteca estava em silêncio absoluto.
She had to whisper the answer because the library was in complete silence.
Quando algo inesperado acontecer, temos de manter a calma.
When something unexpected happens, we have to stay calm.
Não tenho de recear falar com o diretor, porque ele costuma ser simpático.
I don’t have to fear speaking to the director because he is usually nice.
Enquanto guiava o carro, tive de carregar a fundo no travão para evitar um acidente.
While driving the car, I had to press the brake thoroughly to avoid an accident.
Se derrubares o vaso, terás de limpar a terra espalhada no chão.
If you knock over the vase, you'll have to clean the dirt spilled on the floor.
Hoje uso uma camisola nova, pois tive de consertar a antiga.
Today I’m wearing a new sweater, because I had to fix the old one.
Eu tenho de ter cuidado com o computador.
I have to be careful with the computer.
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