How do you use hay in Spanish translation?
In this lesson you are going to learn how to use hay in Spanish translation.
The verb form “hay” has two meanings:
hay (for singular) – there is hay (for plural) – there are
How to translate hay in Spanish?
e.g.
Hay muchos papeles en el escritorio. – There are many papers on the desk.
Hay un lápiz encima de la mesa. – There is a pencil on the table.
Hay dos cuartos en mi casa.-There are two bedrooms in my house.
Hay siete continentes en el planeta. – There are seven continents on the planet
When used in questions:
e.g.
¿Hay una playa cerca?- Is there a beach nearby?
¿Hay muchos animales en el zoológico?- Are there many animals in the zoo?
¿Hay cuatro sillas en la mesa? – Are there 4 chairs in the table?
¿Hay un chico o dos? – Is there a boy or two?
Note: The verb form “hay” can also be used to answer questions.
e.g.
Question: ¿Hay un restaurante en el centro comercial?- Is there a restaurant in the mall?
Answer: Sí. Sí hay – Yes. Yes there is.
Question: ¿Hay algunas revistas por aquí?- Are there some magazines around here?
Answer: No. No hay – No. There aren’t.
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