Habiéndose (en. Having)

/a'βjendose/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates the action of having occurred or being in the process of occurring.
Having realized his mistake, he decided to apologize.
Habiéndose dado cuenta de su error, decidió disculparse.
It is used to express situations that are in progress.
He was in a complicated situation.
Estaba habiéndose en una situación complicada.
It refers to the performance of actions that are ongoing.
I saw him moving quickly.
Lo vi habiéndose moviendo con rapidez.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'haber,' coming from the Latin 'habere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

having realized
Indicates that someone has become aware of something.
habiéndose dado cuenta
having gone
Refers to someone who has left or departed.
habíendose ido

Related Words

haber
Auxiliary verb used in the formation of compound tenses.
haber
habiendo
Gerund form of the verb haber.
habiendo

Slang Meanings

In informal situations, it could refer to having been in a particular situation.
I was having fun at the party.
Estaba habiéndose divertido en la fiesta.