hemos
EH-mos
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ya hemos comido.
A2We have already eaten.
Hemos visto esa película tres veces.
A2We have seen that movie three times.
¿Hemos terminado por hoy?
B1Have we finished for today?
💡 Grammar Points
Your Go-To Helper Verb
Think of 'hemos' as a 'helper' verb. It always comes before another verb that has an '-ado' or '-ido' ending to talk about things 'we have' done in the past. For example, 'hemos comido' (we have eaten).
Always Stays Together
In a sentence, 'hemos' and the main verb (like 'comido') are a team and almost always stick together. You can't put other words between them. Say 'No hemos comido', not 'Hemos no comido'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
'Hemos' vs. 'Tenemos'
Mistake: "Using 'tenemos' to talk about past actions, like 'Tenemos comido'."
Correction: Use 'hemos' for actions ('Hemos comido' - We have eaten). Use 'tenemos' for possession ('Tenemos comida' - We have food).
⭐ Usage Tips
Connecting Past to Present
Use 'hemos' + verb to talk about past actions that are still relevant or happened recently. It's perfect for sharing news like, '¡Hemos ganado la lotería!' (We've won the lottery!).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hemos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'We have traveled to Mexico'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I say 'Tenemos comido' for 'We have eaten'?
Great question! Spanish uses two different 'have' verbs. 'Tener' (which gives us 'tenemos') is for possession, like having a car or a book ('Tenemos un coche'). 'Haber' (which gives us 'hemos') is a special helper verb used with another action verb to say you 'have done' something, like 'Hemos comido' (We have eaten).
Is the 'h' in 'hemos' silent?
Yes, it is! The 'h' is always silent in Spanish unless it's part of 'ch'. So, you pronounce 'hemos' like 'EH-mos'.