Há (en. There is/are)

/a/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates the existence of something in a hypothetical or unrealized context.

I hope that he has arrived on time.

Espero que él ha llegado a tiempo.

Used in subordinate constructions that express doubt or desire.

It is possible that he has finished his work.

Es posible que ha terminado su trabajo.

In conditional sentences, it expresses a future or probable action.

If he has studied, he will pass the exam.

Si ha estudiado, aprobará el examen.

From Latin 'habere', which means 'to have' or 'to exist'.

that there may be peace

Desire for tranquility and absence of conflicts.

que haya paz

I hope there is luck

Expresses a wish for fortunate things to happen.

ojalá que haya suerte

I hope there is understanding

Requires the possibility of understanding in a situation.

espero que haya comprensión

haya

Form of the verb haber in the first and third person singular of the present subjunctive.

haya

hubo

Form of the verb haber in the third person singular of the simple past.

hubo

Exclamation of surprise or disbelief.

Ha! I can't believe that happened.

¡Ha! No puedo creer que eso haya pasado.

Expression of doubt or skepticism about something.

I don't know, ha... it sounds too good to be true.

No sé, ha... suena demasiado bueno para ser verdad.