How to Say "having it" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “having it” is “haberlo” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Debimos haberlo comprado cuando tuvimos la oportunidad.
We should have bought it when we had the chance.
Siento no haberlo terminado a tiempo para la reunión.
I regret not having finished it in time for the meeting.
De haberlo sabido, no habría tomado ese camino.
If I had known it, I wouldn't have taken that road.
Structure: Infinitive + Pronoun
This word is formed by attaching the direct object pronoun 'lo' to the end of the infinitive verb 'haber'. This always happens when 'haber' is not conjugated (it doesn't change form).
The Neuter 'Lo'
The 'lo' here usually doesn't refer to a specific masculine noun, but rather to an abstract idea, a fact, or an entire situation that was previously discussed.
Use in Perfect Tense
'Haberlo' is the first part of the 'Perfect Infinitive' (e.g., 'haberlo dicho' or 'haberlo visto'). It means 'to have' plus the object ('it' or 'that'), followed by the action.
Misplacing the Pronoun
Mistake: “Haber lo dicho (separating the pronoun)”
Correction: Haberlo dicho (The pronoun MUST be attached to the infinitive when used in this way).
Confusing 'Haber' with 'A ver'
Mistake: “A verlo hecho antes.”
Correction: Haberlo hecho antes. ('A ver' means 'let's see' and sounds similar, but 'haber' is the auxiliary verb for 'to have done'.)
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