Usage examples of "tengo que" in Spanish with translation to English

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Sé que es muy improbable que tú alguna vez quisieras salir conmigo, pero aún así tengo que preguntar al menos una vez. I know that it is highly unlikely that you'd ever want to go out with me, but I still need to ask at least once.
No voy a salir porque tengo que ordenar mi pieza. I am not going out because I have to tidy my room.
Tengo que enseñarle inglés a María. I have to teach Mary English.
Ahora tengo que ir al banco. I have to go to the bank now.
Ya no tengo que llevar gafas. I don't have to wear glasses any more.
Tengo que llevar al gato al veterinario hoy. I have to take the cat to the vet today.
Tengo que afeitarme. I need to shave.
Tengo que recoger algunas flores. I have to pick some flowers.
Tengo que fumar un cigarrillo. I have to smoke a cigarette.
Tengo que comprar un nuevo traje para mi hijo. I must buy a new suit for my son.
Tengo que desarmar este motor. I have to disassemble this engine.
Tengo que aprobar este examen pase lo que pase. I must pass this exam, no matter what.
¿Por qué tengo que hacerlo? Why do I have to do that?
Tengo que dejar de fumar. I have to quit smoking.
Por favor, escuche lo que tengo que decir. Please listen to what I have to say.
Tengo que ir al médico hoy. I have to go to the doctor today.
Tengo que comprar una alfombra nueva para esta habitación. I have to buy a new carpet for this room.
Tengo que contestar el teléfono. I have to answer the phone.
Hace cinco días que no voy a clase, tengo que ponerme al día. I haven't been to class for five days, I have to catch up.
Tengo que peinarme el cabello. I have to comb my hair.
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