haberlos
“haberlos” means “for there to be them” in Spanish (referring to a previously mentioned plural masculine group).
for there to be them
Also: to exist (them)
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No creo en las brujas, pero haberlos, haylos.
B2I don't believe in witches, but as for them existing, they do.
¿Crees que hay problemas? —Debe haberlos.
B1Do you think there are problems? —There must be (some/them).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: haberlos
Question 1 of 2
What does the '-los' in 'haberlos' represent?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'haber' (derived from Latin 'habere', meaning to have or hold) combined with the masculine plural pronoun 'los'.
First recorded: 13th century (base forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'haberlos' one word or two?
It is written as one word, but it is technically a verb (haber) with a pronoun (los) attached to the end.
When should I use 'haberlos' instead of 'los hay'?
Use 'haberlos' when it follows another verb (like 'debe haberlos') or in specific traditional phrases. Use 'los hay' as a standalone statement.