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By Gerald Erichsen, About.com Guide to Spanish Language

The uniqueness of hay

Friday October 6, 2006
Haber is the only Spanish verb whose conjugation can vary depending on its meaning in a sentence. When used as an auxiliary verb (as in han salido, they have left) it is conjugated as ha or han. But when used to mean "there is" or "there are" (as in hay tres mujeres, there are three women), it takes the form of hay. Learn more...

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May 11, 2007 at 9:44 pm
(1) ak_h says:

This was a very interesting article. I liked how examples followed every assetion. Plus the alternative verbs that are used to convey the same meaning as hay were a nice bonus. Thank you.

June 11, 2009 at 9:56 am
(2) Farty buttbut says:

i really appreciated the fact that you incorperated the faccinity of the afrilogical peace therefore idont think therefor im not

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