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haberlos

ah-behr-lohsaβeɾlos

“haberlos” means “for there to be them” in Spanish (referring to a previously mentioned plural masculine group).

for there to be themAlso: to exist (them)

VerbB1irregular er
Spain
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gerundhabiéndolos
past Participlehabídolos
infinitivehaberlos

📝 In Action

No creo en las brujas, pero haberlos, haylos.

B2

I don't believe in witches, but as for them existing, they do.

¿Crees que hay problemas? —Debe haberlos.

B1

Do you think there are problems? —There must be (some/them).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • existirlos (to exist (them))

Antonyms

  • faltarlos (to lack them)

Common Collocations

  • Haberlos, haylos – They definitely exist (referring to something mysterious/rare)
  • Debe haberlos – There must be some

Idioms & Expressions

  • Meigas, haberlas, haylas – I don't believe in superstitions, but things happen (often changed to masculine 'haberlos')

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yolos hubiera
túlos hubieras
él/ella/ustedlos hubiera
nosotroslos hubiéramos
vosotroslos hubierais
ellos/ellas/ustedeslos hubieran

Present Subjunctive

yolos haya
túlos hayas
él/ella/ustedlos haya
nosotroslos hayamos
vosotroslos hayáis
ellos/ellas/ustedeslos hayan

Indicative

Preterite

yolos hube
túlos hubiste
él/ella/ustedlos hubo
nosotroslos hubimos
vosotroslos hubisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedeslos hubieron

Imperfect

yolos había
túlos habías
él/ella/ustedlos había
nosotroslos habíamos
vosotroslos habíais
ellos/ellas/ustedeslos habían

Present

yolos he
túlos has
él/ella/ustedlos hay
nosotroslos hemos
vosotroslos habéis
ellos/ellas/ustedeslos hay
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: haberlos

Question 1 of 2

What does the '-los' in 'haberlos' represent?

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👥 Word Family
haber(there to be / to have) — Verb
habido(occurred / happened) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
contarlosbuscarlos
📚 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)

Italian: averli

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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.