haber present subjunctive conjugation
Haber (to have (auxiliary) / there is) in the present subjunctive: haya, hayas, haya, hayamos, hayáis, hayan.
Presente de subjuntivo Present subjunctive
| yo | regular: haba |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: habas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: haba |
| nosotros | regular: habamos |
| vosotros | regular: habáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: haban |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present subjunctive
The present subjunctive (presente de subjuntivo) follows expressions of wishes, emotions, doubt, impersonal judgements and requests: “Quiero que vengas.” It also gives the usted/ustedes and negative tú commands.
How it is formed
Take the yo form of the present, drop the -o and add the “opposite” vowel: -ar → e, es, e, emos, éis, en; -er/-ir → a, as, a, amos, áis, an. So tengo → tenga, hago → haga. Six verbs are fully irregular: ser, estar, ir, haber, saber, dar.
Haber is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give haba, habas, haba, habamos, habáis, haban.
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Haber in a sentence
- Hay tres libros en la mesa.There are three books on the table.
- Ella ha comido ya.She has already eaten.
Auxiliary verb for compound tenses; 'hay' means 'there is/are', highly irregular.
FAQ
What is the present subjunctive of haber?
Haber in the Spanish present subjunctive: yo haya, tú hayas, él/ella/usted haya, nosotros hayamos, vosotros hayáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes hayan.
Is haber irregular in the present subjunctive?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo haya (regular would be haba); tú hayas (regular would be habas); él/ella/usted haya (regular would be haba); nosotros hayamos (regular would be habamos); vosotros hayáis (regular would be habáis); ellos/ellas/ustedes hayan (regular would be haban).
When do you use the Spanish present subjunctive?
The present subjunctive (presente de subjuntivo) follows expressions of wishes, emotions, doubt, impersonal judgements and requests: “Quiero que vengas.” It also gives the usted/ustedes and negative tú commands.
How is the present subjunctive formed?
Take the yo form of the present, drop the -o and add the “opposite” vowel: -ar → e, es, e, emos, éis, en; -er/-ir → a, as, a, amos, áis, an. So tengo → tenga, hago → haga. Six verbs are fully irregular: ser, estar, ir, haber, saber, dar.
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