has
“has” means “you have” in Spanish (used with another verb to talk about past actions, e.g., 'you have seen').
you have
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¿Has visto mi teléfono?
A1Have you seen my phone?
Nunca has viajado a España, ¿verdad?
A2You've never traveled to Spain, right?
Me dijiste que ya has terminado la tarea.
B1You told me that you have already finished the homework.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly asks a friend if they have seen the movie?
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Comes from the Latin verb 'habēre', which meant 'to have' or 'to hold'. In Spanish, it evolved to become mainly a helper verb for forming more complex tenses, while the verb 'tener' took over the meaning of possession.
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 'h' silent in 'has'?
In Spanish, the letter 'h' is almost always silent. It's a leftover from how the word was spelled in Latin, but the sound disappeared over the centuries as the language evolved.
Can I use 'has' by itself, without another verb?
Almost never. It's a 'helper' verb that needs a main verb with it. For example, you can't just say 'Tú has.' You have to say what you have done, like 'Tú has comido' (You have eaten).
Is 'has' formal or informal?
'Has' is the form you use with 'tú', which is informal. You'd use it with friends, family, or people your age. For someone you don't know or in a formal situation, you would use 'ha' with 'usted': '¿Usted ha terminado?' (Have you finished?).