Hayas (en. Beech)

/ˈa.yas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Used as an auxiliary to form compound tenses.
I hope you have arrived on time.
Espero que tú hayas llegado a tiempo.
Expresses desire or doubt about a past action.
It is possible that you have forgotten the keys.
Es posible que hayas olvidado las llaves.
It is used in subordinate clauses that require the subjunctive.
If you have studied, you will do well in the exam.
Si tú hayas estudiado, te irá bien en el examen.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I hope you have
Expresses a wish about something that may have happened.
ojalá que hayas
Even if you haven't
Indicates a possibility even if something did not occur.
aunque no hayas
If you knew that you have
Conditional that implies knowledge about the past.
si supieras que hayas

Related Words

haya
Singular form of the verb haber.
haya
hube
Past form of the verb haber.
hube
habría
Simple conditional form of the verb haber.
habría

Slang Meanings

It is used in informal expressions to refer to having done something.
Don't worry, if that's the case, you've already done what was necessary.
No te preocupes, si es así, ya hayas hecho lo necesario.
In some youth contexts, it can refer to an achievement or success in something.
If you try, maybe you have already succeeded.
Si lo intentas, tal vez ya hayas triunfado.