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    Háy (en. There is)

    /ai/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the existence of something in the present.
    In the house, there are three rooms.
    En la casa hay tres habitaciones.
    It is used to express the presence of something.
    On the table, there is an apple.
    En la mesa hay una manzana.
    It is also used to talk about situations or conditions.
    You have to exercise to stay healthy.
    Hay que hacer ejercicio para estar saludable.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'habere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is a lot to do
    Indicates that there are many tasks or responsibilities.
    hay mucho que hacer
    there's nothing to see
    It means there is no interest or surprise in a place.
    no hay nada que ver
    there is a solution
    It means that there is a way to solve a problem.
    hay una solución

    Related Words

    haber
    Verb that means to have or to exist.
    haber
    exister
    The verb that refers to the existence of something.
    exister
    encontrar
    Indicates the act of locating something that was lost.
    encontrar

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to indicate that something has become common.
    There are a lot of people in this store; it's a trendy place.
    En esta tienda hay mucha gente, es un lugar de moda.
    Expression used to emphasize the existence of a problem.
    In this project, there is a lot of disorganization.
    En este proyecto, hay mucha desorganización.