Use of "hay"
In this lesson you will learn the use of hay and hay que
Hay is used in both singular and plural to express "there is " or "there are" it's used extensively. It is also used in interrogative sentences where it translates as is there? or are there?
- Noun without article
- ¿Dónde hay libros? (Where are there books?)
- Noun with indefinite article
- Aquí hay un libro. (There is a book)
- Before Numbers
- Ahí hay tres libros (There are three books)
- Before indefinite pronouns
- Allí hay algunos libros (There are some books)
Hay + que = one must
Hay que + infinitive is used to express the idea of "one must do something" or, "it is necessary to do something." It is a more general expression and since there is no subject, the verb form hay is always used.
| Hay que decirselo a María |
One must say it to Maria |
Exercise hay - hay que - estar - ser:
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