haberme
“haberme” means “to have... me” in Spanish (Used before a past participle (e.g., 'to have told me')).
to have... me, having... me
Also: myself having...
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Lamento mucho haberme perdido tu fiesta de cumpleaños.
B1I really regret having missed your birthday party.
Gracias por haberme llamado cuando me sentía mal.
B2Thank you for having called me when I was feeling sick.
Después de haberme duchado, me di cuenta de que olvidé la toalla.
B2After having showered, I realized I forgot the towel.
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Quick Quiz: haberme
Question 1 of 1
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: 'Gracias por ____ avisado de la reunión.'
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📚 Etymology▼
A combination of the Latin-derived auxiliary verb 'haber' (from *habere*, meaning 'to have/hold') and the object pronoun 'me' (from Latin *me*). The combination is a standard feature of Spanish grammar where pronouns attach to non-finite verb forms like the infinitive.
First recorded: Standard usage emerged during the development of Spanish from Vulgar Latin, solidifying the enclitic (attached) structure in the Middle Ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'me' attached to 'haber'?
In Spanish, whenever you use the infinitive form of a verb (like 'haber'), any required object or reflexive pronouns (like 'me') must be attached directly to the end of that verb, forming a single word.
What kind of word must follow 'haberme'?
It must always be followed by a past participle (a word ending in -ado, -ido, or an irregular form like 'hecho' or 'visto') because 'haberme' is the auxiliary verb that helps form the past perfect infinitive.