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Phrase structure with must
Examples of sentences with must in English and Spanish

“Must”Is a modal verb that indicates an inescapable obligation or need. It could be translated as "duty".

For example must pay this bill today. / I must pay this bill today.

It is also used to indicate a probability or to assume that something is true.

For example: You must be tired. / You must be tired.

It is only used in the present tense. For other verb tenses it is replaced by “have to”.

Modal verbs

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that cannot function as main verbs. Modal verbs express the modality of the main verb, such as ability, possibility, or need.

The other modal verbs are:

Dog: power. I can run very fast. / I can run very fast.
Could: could. I could run very fast if I have to. / I could run really fast if I have to.
may: expresses possibility. I may see him tomorrow. / Maybe I'll see it tomorrow.
Might: expresses possibility, although to a lesser extent than "may". I might see him tomorrow. / You will probably see it tomorrow.
Will: indicates the future tense. I will see him tomorrow. / I'll see you tomorrow.
Shall: has the same meaning as will, but its use is more formal.
Should: should. The obligation that indicates is softer than that that indicates must and indicates an opinion. I should study. / I should study.
Ought to: should. The obligation indicated is softer than the one indicated by must. I ought to study.
Would: indicates preferences and allows asking, asking and offering. It is also used to form conditional sentences. I would like some coffe. / I would like some coffee.

Phrase structure with must

Affirmation

Subject + must + verb in the infinitive without "to" + complement

You must arrive on time. / You must arrive on time

Denial

Subject + must not + verb in infinitive without "to" + complement

You must not be late. / You must not be late.

Question

Must + subject + verb in the infinitive without "to" + complement +?

Must she stay awake? / Do you need to stay awake?

Examples of sentences with must in English and Spanish

You must hurry up. / You must hurry.
She must pay for all the expenses. / Must pay all expenses.
You must don't worry, it's bad for your health. / You should not worry, it is bad for your health.
Let me prepare dinner for you, you must be tired. / Let me make you dinner, you must be tired.
Must you always ask personal questions? / Should you always ask personal questions?
I must be there at eight. / You should get there by eight.
You must be crazy to drive in this weather. / You must be crazy to drive in this weather.
You must stay strong. / You must be strong.
She’s not coming to work today because she must take her son to the doctor. / You are not coming to work today because you have to take your son to the doctor.
They must know what they are talking about. / They must know what they are talking about.
You must make a reservation first. / You must make a reservation first.
You must finish your vegetables. / You must finish your vegetables.
I have must take care of five children. / Must take care of five children.
You must really love her. / You must really love her.
Must I take all this medicine? / Should I take all of these medications?
You must not drink if you are going to drive. / You should not drink if you are going to drive.
They must come back home before midnight. / They must return home before midnight.
I have must do checkups every month. / You must do checks every month.
She must start all over again. / Must start over.
We must follow the correct procedure. / We must follow the correct procedure.
They must talk to the boss before making any important decisions. / They should talk to the boss before making any important decisions.
You must not listen to him, he's a bad influence. / You shouldn't listen to it, it's a bad influence.
We must leave now if we don't want to lose the flight. / We must leave now if we do not want to miss the flight.
You must change the bandage twice a day. / You must change the bandage twice a day.
We must stop the bleeding. / We must stop the bleeding.
Must I do the dishes? / I have to wash the dishes?
You must wait until everyone leaves. / You must wait for everyone to leave.
They must teach him how to do it. / They should teach you how to do it.
estos must be the last specimens. / These should be the last specimens.
Item must be renewed every year. / Must be renewed every year.
You must be joking. / You must be kidding.
We must trust him. / We must trust him.
We must make sure the information is correct. / We must ensure that the information is correct.
I must take a shower. / I must shower.
I must stay with the children until they fall asleep. / I must stay with the children until they fall asleep.
You must install a new program. / You must install a new program.
I have must remember his speach by heart. / You must remember your speech by heart.
Item must be ready in an hour. / Should be ready in an hour.
You must see doctor. / You must see a doctor.
When the bell rings, the exam is over and you must stop writing. / When the bell rings the test ends and you must stop writing.
People must pay their debts. / People must pay their debts.
We must think of an alternative. / We must think of an alternative.
I must be dreaming. / I must be dreaming.
Security cameras must be installed. / Security cameras must be installed.
We must change the script. / We must change the script.
You both must come to an agreement. / You two must come to an agreement.
I morst work extra hours to pay for the house. / I have to work overtime to pay for the house.
The house must be built in this lot. / The house must be built on this land.
The medicine must be taken after breakfast. / The medicine should be taken after breakfast.
I must answer this call. / I must answer this call.