han
“han” means “have” in Spanish (Used before another verb, e.g., 'they have eaten').
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Ellos han terminado la tarea.
A2They have finished the homework.
¿Ustedes ya han visto esa película?
A2Have you all seen that movie yet?
Mis padres no han llegado todavía.
B1My parents haven't arrived yet.
Los científicos han descubierto una nueva especie.
B2The scientists have discovered a new species.
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Present
Imperfect
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Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly says 'They have opened the windows'?
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Comes from the Latin verb 'habēre', which meant 'to have', 'to hold', or 'to possess'. Over time, in Spanish, its job shifted from possession to becoming the main helper verb for talking about completed actions.
First recorded: Around the 10th century, in the earliest forms of Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'han' and 'son'?
'Han' is from the verb 'haber' and helps form 'have done' actions (like 'han corrido' - they have run). 'Son' is from the verb 'ser' and means 'they are' (like 'son altos' - they are tall).
Can 'han' be used for a single person?
No, 'han' is only for a group of people ('they') or for when you are speaking formally to a group ('you all', Ustedes). For one person, you would use 'ha' (e.g., 'él ha comido' - he has eaten).