Working with Tener

• I have to drive the car.Tengo que conducir el coche.

• You (formal) will have to go at four.Usted tendrá que ir a las cuatro.

• They had to read the book (and did).Ellos tuvieron que leer el libro.

• I have to dance with Fabian.Tengo que bailar con Fabián.

• You (informal) have to attend the wedding.Tú tienes que asistir a la boda.

Working with Acabar

• I finish work at three.Acabo el trabajo a las tres.

• I have just finished eating.Acabo de comer.

• They have just finished conversing.Acaban de conversar.

• She has just lost her keys.Ella acaba de perder las llaves.

• You (formal, plural) finished on time.Ustedes acabaron a tiempo.

Using Ir

• We intend to wait for them in the store.Vamos a esperarles en la tienda.

• I am going to listen to the music.Voy a escuchar la música.

• She is going to go to the concert today.Ella va a ir al concierto hoy.

• They were going to swim, but it did not happen.Iban a nadar, pero no ocurrió.

• We are going to leave on vacation.Vamos a salir de vacaciones.

Using Saber and Conocer

• I know how old Antonio is.Sé cuántos años tiene Antonio.

• María knows how to drive well.María sabe conducir bien.

• I don't know his brother.No conozco a su hermano.

• We know that respect and communication are essential in a relationship.Sabemos que el respeto y la comunicación son esenciales en una relación.

• He knows Acapulco well because he travels there a lot.Él conoce Acapulco bien porque viaja allí mucho.