Got to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɑt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GAHT-tuh
ɡˈɒt/ /tˈuː
got-TOO
Definição
An informal way to say 'have to' or 'must', used to express necessity or obligation. Often used in spoken English before verbs: 'I got to go.'
Uso & Nuances
Very informal; mainly American English. Used as 'have got to' ('I've got to go') or shortened to 'got to' ('I got to go'). In rapid speech, sometimes sounds like 'gotta'. Not used in formal writing. Often found in spoken requests, excuses, instructions.
Spanish: tener que - debo - necesitasPortuguese (BR): precisar - ter que - deverPortuguese (PT): ter de - precisar deChinese (Simplified): 必须 - 应该Chinese (Traditional): 必須 - 應該Hindi: चाहिए - करना हैArabic: يجب أن - لازمBengali: হতেই হবে - করতে হবেRussian: нужно - долженJapanese: 〜しなきゃ - 〜しなくちゃVietnamese: phải - cần phảiKorean: 해야 해 - 해야 된다Turkish: zorunda olmak - mecbur olmakUrdu: کرنا ہے - لازمی ہےIndonesian: harus - mesti
Frases de Exemplo
I got to finish my homework.
basic
You got to see this movie!
basic
We got to leave now or we’ll be late.
basic
I've got to be honest, I don't like this food.
natural
You just got to trust me on this one.
natural
Sorry, I got to run. Catch you later!
natural