Why 'que'?

Ricky M.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why 'que'?

I understand the use of 'para' in these sentences:

¿Quieres algo para comer?

Tengo algo que contarte

Can you help?¿Necesitaba algo para escribir?

But I don't understand the use of 'que' in the following:

Asked 6 years ago
SilviaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq
¡Hola Ricky! The "que" you are talking about is part of the verb "tener" to form the structure "tener que" (to have to) expressing obligation. I hope that this makes more sense now. Gracias, Silvia.

Why 'que'?

I understand the use of 'para' in these sentences:

¿Quieres algo para comer?

Tengo algo que contarte

Can you help?¿Necesitaba algo para escribir?

But I don't understand the use of 'que' in the following:

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