haber
A1irregular#4 most commonto have (auxiliary)
Also: there to be
Meaning & usage
Primarily an auxiliary verb: 'he comido' (I have eaten). 'Hay' means 'there is/are' and is invariable.
Conjugation
| Pronoun | haber | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | he | |
| tú | has | |
| él / ella / Ud. | ha / hay | |
| nosotros | hemos | |
| vosotros | habéis | |
| ellos / ellas / Uds. | han |
haber by tense
Example sentences
He comido demasiado.
I have eaten too much.
Hay un problema.
There is a problem.
Había mucha gente.
There were many people.
Habrá tiempo mañana.
There will be time tomorrow.
Hemos viajado mucho.
We have travelled a lot.
No ha llegado.
He has not arrived.
Common expressions
- haber deto be supposed to
- hay queone must
- no hay de quéyou're welcome
- ¿qué hay?what's up?
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Frequently asked
How do you conjugate "haber" in the present tense?
In the present tense, "haber" is conjugated as: yo he, tú has, él/ella ha / hay, nosotros hemos, vosotros habéis, ellos/ellas han.
Is "haber" a regular or irregular verb?
"haber" is a irregular Spanish verb. Primarily an auxiliary verb: 'he comido' (I have eaten). 'Hay' means 'there is/are' and is invariable.
What does "haber" mean in English?
"haber" means "to have (auxiliary)", and can also mean "there to be".
What is the past tense of "haber"?
The preterite (simple past) of "haber" is: yo hube, tú hubiste, él/ella hubo, nosotros hubimos, vosotros hubisteis, ellos/ellas hubieron.