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Grammar Note: “Hay que”

It’s used to give general instructions or advice — not for a specific person. It doesn’t change with the subject. "Hay que" means "you have to" or "one must".

You always say hay que + verb (in infinitive).

<aside> 🌟 ✘ Yo hay que ir al museo → Incorrect

✔ Hay que ir al museo → Correct

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Examples from the dialogue:

• Hay que comprar un boleto. → One has to buy a ticket.
• Hay que llegar temprano. → One must arrive early.
• Hay que caminar mucho. → You have to walk a lot.

⚠️ Extra use!

“Hay que” can also mean “let’s…”. For example: when Andrés says

<aside> “¡Hay que hablar pronto!” Let’s talk soon!

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Exercises:

I) With information from the dialogue, write V (verdadero) or F (falso). Correct the false statements.

1. En la Ciudad de México hay muchas personas. (___)
2. En la Ciudad de México no hay restaurantes internacionales. (___)