Haberse (en. Have)

/aˈβeɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the existence or presence of someone or something at a moment or place.
It seems that he has left without warning.
Parece que se ha ido sin avisar.
It is used to form compound tenses in the passive voice.
They have been informed of the change.
Han sido informados del cambio.
It is used in the construction of reflexive infinitives.
It is necessary to have prepared well for the exam.
Es necesario haberse preparado bien para el examen.

Etymology

From the verb haber in its reflexive form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have to
Indicates a duty or obligation.
haber de
to have to
It is used to express the need to do something.
haber que
there's no other solution
Indicates that there is no other solution.
no haber más remedio

Related Words

have
Verb that indicates the existence of something.
haber
room
Place that is used for habitation.
habitación
to habituate
To accustom someone to something.
habituar

Slang Meanings

Being in the scene.
Yesterday we went out partying and having left was the best.
Ayer nos fuimos de fiesta y haberse fue lo mejor.
No longer being available.
That place can no longer be had; it's full.
Ese lugar ya no se puede haberse, está lleno.