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Spanish Phrase

Tengo que hablar de esto con ellos.

/ˈteŋ.go ke aˈβlaɾ de ˈes.to kon ˈe.ʝos/
Meaning"I have to talk about this with them."
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Meaning

I have to talk about this with them. The sentence conveys a sense of duty or necessity to discuss a particular matter with a specific group of people.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need to express that a conversation is required, whether it’s a work‑related issue, a personal matter, or any situation that calls for a group discussion.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tengoquehablardeestoconellos

1

tener que + infinitive

Expresses obligation or necessity; 'tener' is conjugated and followed by 'que' + infinitive.

2

hablar (infinitive)

The verb 'hablar' in its infinitive form follows 'tener que' to indicate the action you must do.

3

de (preposition)

Used after 'hablar' when the topic of the conversation is introduced.

4

esto (demonstrative pronoun)

Points to a specific matter that has already been mentioned or is evident in context.

5

con (preposition)

Indicates the people you will be speaking with.

6

ellos (personal pronoun)

Third‑person plural pronoun meaning 'them' (masculine or mixed group).

🗨In Conversation

A

Tengo que hablar de esto con ellos.

I have to talk about this with them.

¿Quieres que te ayude a preparar lo que vas a decir?

Do you want me to help you prepare what you're going to say?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tengo que hablar esto con ellos.

    The verb 'hablar' requires the preposition 'de' before the topic.

  • Tengo que hablar de esto a ellos.

    The correct preposition after 'hablar' for the people you speak with is 'con', not 'a'.

  • Tengo que hablar con ellos de esto.

    The natural order is 'hablar de esto con ellos', not the reversed order.

↔Alternatives

  • Debo hablar de esto con ellos.

    I must talk about this with them.

  • Necesito hablar de esto con ellos.

    I need to talk about this with them.

  • Tengo que comentar esto con ellos.

    I have to discuss this with them.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, using 'tener que' is the most natural way to state an obligation in everyday conversation. For a slightly more formal or polite tone, you can replace it with 'debo' or 'necesito'. Also, note that the order 'hablar de esto con ellos' is preferred; placing 'con ellos' before 'de esto' can sound awkward.