Habiendo (en. Having)

/aˈβjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Used in compound constructions to express actions or states.

Having studied a lot, he passed the exam.

Habiendo estudiado mucho, aprobó el examen.

Indicates that one action has been completed before another action.

Having arrived on time, he was able to attend the meeting.

Habiendo llegado a tiempo, pudo asistir a la reunión.

Used in conditional or subjunctive sentences.

Having finished the work, I will be able to rest.

Habiendo terminado el trabajo, podré descansar.

It comes from the Latin 'habere', which means 'to have' or 'to be'.

having done

Refers to an action that has already been performed.

habiendo hecho

having passed

Indicates that something has elapsed or has been completed.

habiendo pasado

having said that

Expresses that something relevant will be added next.

habiendo dicho eso

haber

Auxiliary verb used to form compound tenses.

haber

habitación

Closed space intended to be inhabited.

habitación

Used as a way to emphasize that something important has been accomplished.

Having planned everything, the party was a success.

Habiendo planeado todo, la fiesta fue un éxito.