Hay - There is/There are
Learn Spanish: The Spanish Verb Haber (Hay) To Say There is/There are
In this learn Spanish grammar lesson, we go over the Spanish verb Haber, specifically its conjugated form: Hay (the present tense conjugation of the verb Haber), which indicates the existence of a person or things. In other words, "Hay" means both "there is" and "there are."
In Spanish Hay (the present tense conjugation of the verb Haber) indicates the existence of a person or things.
It is used with one item or several without changing its form.
Hay = there is / there are.
Hay un niño. |
There is a boy. |
Hay tres computadoras. |
There are three computers. |
To answer a question just use the same form of the verb. It will never change.
| ¿Hay muchos estudiantes en la universidad? |
Are there many students in the university? |
| Sí, hay muchos estudiantes en la universidad. |
Yes, there are many students in the university. |
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