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hay que + infinitivo

one must + infinitive / it's necessary to

Expressing Obligation / Necessity
Notes & Usage:

'hay que' is impersonal (no specific subject). Followed by infinitive.

See It in Context

Hay que llegar temprano para conseguir buen sitio.

You have to arrive early to get a good spot.

—¿Qué opinas? —Hay que ser realistas con el presupuesto.

—What do you think? —We have to be realistic about the budget.

Hay que revisar el contrato antes de firmarlo.

The contract needs to be reviewed before signing it.

Hay que llegar temprano para conseguir buen sitio.

You have to arrive early to get a good spot.

—¿Qué opinas? —Hay que ser realistas con el presupuesto.

—What do you think? —We have to be realistic about the budget.

Hay que revisar el contrato antes de firmarlo.

The contract needs to be reviewed before signing it.