Hé (en. Hey)

/e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the verb haber used in the first person singular of the present subjunctive.
I hope that I have spoken clearly.
Espero que yo he hablado con claridad.
Expresses a possibility or desire in the present.
It is necessary that he has finished his homework.
Es necesario que él he terminado su tarea.
Used in subjunctive constructions to indicate doubt or yearning.
I doubt that he has had time to study.
Dudo que él he tenido tiempo para estudiar.

Etymology

From Latin habēre.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I hope that he
Expresses a wish or yearning.
ojalá que he
I expect that he
Indicates an expectation about something.
espero que he
I doubt that he
Reflects uncertainty or doubt about an action.
dudo que he

Related Words

haber
Auxiliary verb used in the formation of compound tenses.
haber
hecho
Noun related to something that has happened.
hecho
haya
Form of the verb haber in the third person singular of the present subjunctive.
haya

Slang Meanings

Expression of surprise.
Hey, I can't believe it.
Hé, no me lo puedo creer.
Exclamation to get attention.
Hey, look at this.
Hé, mira esto.