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need to

verb

Have to do something because it is necessary.

to need to
  • precisar

    Precisar plus an infinitive expresses need; ter que or ter de expresses necessity or obligation.

    I need to leave early tomorrow.

    Preciso sair cedo amanhã.

  • ter

    Ter de + infinitive can also express necessity.

    I have to leave now.

    Tenho que sair agora.

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