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Sang	August 25, 2021 10:36 AM

Hay que hacer algo

Hi, can you help me understand how "hay que hacer algo" is translated into "something has to be done". Thanks

Rusty

August 25, 2021 11:16 AM

hay que = one must do something (the 'do something" part is the infinitive that follows the expression) The English passive voice translation that you posted can be said using the active voice: One must do something.

tener que = must do something (the infinitive that follows the conjugated expression provides the "do something" part) Also translated as 'has to do ..."

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