Modales: must, have to, should, might
Obligación, consejo y posibilidad. Siempre + verbo sin «to» (salvo have to).
She must go.
1Palabras
Obligación
- must (lo digo yo, normas)
- have to (obligación externa)
Consejo
- should / shouldn't
Posibilidad
- might / may (quizás)
- could
2Ejemplos
Obligación
- You must wear a seatbelt.
- I have to work on Saturdays.
Consejo
- You should see a doctor.
- You shouldn't eat so much sugar.
Posibilidad
- It might rain later.
- She may be at home.
3La trampa: mustn't vs don't have to
mustn't
está prohibido
You mustn't smoke here.
don't have to
no es necesario
You don't have to come, it's optional.
4Reglas de los modales
- Sin -s: she can, he should
- Sin to detrás: must go
- Pregunta sin do: Should I call her?
- Have to sí usa do: Do you have to work?
Ponlo en práctica
Los fallos se guardan para que los repases.
Toca los ejemplos marcados con para oírlos.