tengan que

have to

→ tener

phrase Rare #51,423

have to A subjunctive form used with plural subjects, including ustedes, ellos, and ellas.

SP: Es posible que tengan que salir temprano.

EN: They may have to leave early.

Van a hacer lo que tengan que hacer.

They're going to do what they have to do.

Ahora, hagan lo que tengan que hacer.

Now, do what you have to do.

— La Caída (2004)

Esperemos que no tengan que hacerlo.

Let's hope they don't have to.

Quizás no tengan que esperar mucho.

They might not have to wait long.

— Estallido mortal (1981)