Tive que
I had to
Language note: 'Tive' is from the verb 'ter', meaning 'to have' in the sense of obligation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Tive
[TEE-vee]
had
Past tense of 'have'.
Tive um ótimo dia.
I had a great day.
que
[keh]
to
Used to indicate an infinitive verb.
Eu tive que sair cedo.
I had to leave early.
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