Haberos (en. Having you)

/a.βe.ɾos/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
It is used to refer to the existence of something in the context of an obligation or necessity.
You have to be prepared for the exam.
Tienes que haberos preparadas para el examen.
A form of the verb haber used in constructions in the second person plural.
If you had had time, you would have enjoyed yourselves more.
Si hubierais tenido tiempo, haberos divertido más.
It indicates the need for a group to fulfill an action.
It is important that you have decided before Tuesday.
Es importante que haberos decidido antes del martes.

Etymology

From the verb haber, which comes from the Latin 'habere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

having realized
It means that someone has understood or become aware of something.
haberos dado cuenta
having committed yourselves
It indicates that a group has taken on a responsibility.
haberos comprometido
having found yourselves in a situation
It refers to a group reaching a specific state or condition.
haberos encontrado en una situación

Related Words

haber
An auxiliary verb used to form compound tenses.
haber
tener
A verb that indicates possession or obligation.
tener
deber
A verb that expresses obligation and necessity.
deber

Slang Meanings

Expression of obligation among friends.
You should have shaved if you are going to the party, you wouldn't want to be the only scruffy ones.
Debéis haberos rapado si vais a la fiesta, no querréis ser los únicos desaliñados.
Used colloquially to refer to a group that must do something.
Come on, you will carry the weight of the load!
¡Vamos, que haberos llevarán el peso de la carga!