han
/ahn/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Have Done' Verb Helper
'Han' is a helper verb from 'haber'. It teams up with another verb to say what 'they' or 'you all' have done. The second verb almost always ends in '-ado' or '-ido', like 'comido' (eaten) or 'hablado' (spoken).
❌ Common Pitfalls
'Han' vs. 'Tienen'
Mistake: "Using 'tienen' for actions, like 'Ellos tienen comido'."
Correction: Use 'han' for 'have' when it's part of an action: 'Ellos han comido'. Use 'tienen' for 'have' when it means owning or possessing something: 'Ellos tienen un perro' (They have a dog).
⭐ Usage Tips
Keeping Words Together
In a sentence, 'han' and its partner verb (like 'comido') are best friends and stick together. Don't put other words between them. For 'not', place 'no' before 'han': 'No han comido' (They haven't eaten).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: han
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'They have opened the windows'?
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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).