gotta

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɡɒtə/ AmE /ˈɡɑːtə/

verb en → es

1 NEED TO [infinite] B1

used to say that you need to do something; must

tengo que, debo, necesito

  • gotta + infinitive

Collocations gotta go · gotta do something

  • I gotta get to work.

    Tengo que llegar al trabajo.

2 WANT TO [infinite] B1

used to say that you want to do something; have a strong desire to

quiero, necesito (en sentido de deseo)

  • gotta + infinitive

Collocations gotta see someone · gotta try something

  • I gotta go to the party.

    Quiero ir a la fiesta.