Verbal periphrasis: Result and Obligation

Teacher
Carlos V.
Carlos V.
The lesson is past
A verbal periphrasis is a grammatical structure that consists of two or more verbs that take on a new meaning when used together.
In this lesson we will study two types: Result and Obligation
Result: terminar por + infinitive
Habia tanto tráfico que terminé por ir al trabajo al pie. / There was so much traffic that I ended up walking to work.
Obligation: haber que + infinitive
Hay que ser precavidos. / We must be cautious.
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