A2Spanishes.a2.035

Hay que + infinitive: impersonal obligation

Hay que + infinitive: impersonal obligation

Structure:

hay que + infinitive

Hay que is impersonal and does not change form; compare with tener que (personal).

Example:

Hay que estudiar mucho para aprender un idioma. **Translation:** One must study a lot to learn a language.

Examples

Hay que estudiar mucho para aprender un idioma.

One must study a lot to learn a language.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Hay que estudiar mucho para aprender un idioma."

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