What does ha in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ha in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ha in Spanish.

The word ha in Spanish means have, be, be, be, have to do , need to do , must do, should do, asset, earnings, who would have dreamed that?, it's been years, that was the end of that, if possible, there are no grounds, has been revealed, has become known. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ha

have

(tiempo perfecto)

(auxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been lost.")
Hoy he ido al colegio.
I've been to school today.

be

verbo impersonal (existir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Hay una granja en la colina.
There is a farm on the hill.

be

verbo impersonal (ocurrir, suceder)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Hubo tres accidentes en la autovía durante el fin de semana.
There were three accidents on the motorway at the weekend.

be

verbo impersonal (llevarse a cabo)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La próxima semana habrá examen de inglés.
There will be an English exam next week.

have to do , need to do , must do

verbo impersonal (ser necesario) (person as subject)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Hay que arreglar la cama todas las mañanas.
You need to make the bed every morning.

should do

(formal (deber, necesidad)

(auxiliary verb: Helping verb--for example, "She is running." "It has been lost.")
Has de saber que tus padres te aman.
You should know that your parents love you.

asset

nombre masculino (conjunto de bienes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tiene bienes no declarados en su haber.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The company has $200 million worth of overseas assets.

earnings

nombre masculino (finanzas: ganancias)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Acabo de cobrar los haberes de la semana pasada.
I've just received last week's earnings.

who would have dreamed that?

expresión (extrañeza)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's been years

expresión (hace años)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Años ha que no vamos a la playa.
It's been years since we've been to the beach.

that was the end of that

expresión (cuento: final feliz)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El príncipe y la princesa vivieron felices para siempre. Colorín colorado, este cuento se ha acabado.
The prince and princess lived happily ever after and that was the end of that.

if possible

expresión (aceptación)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Veremos, si ha lugar, el incremento de presupuesto para el proyecto.
We'll see if we can increase the project budget, if possible.

there are no grounds

expresión (rechazo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Al estar el delito prescrito, no ha lugar a indemnización.
Since the infraction is expired, there are no grounds for indemnification.

has been revealed, has become known

expresión (ha quedado patente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Con la divulgación periodística, se ha sabido que presidente tenía cuentas no declaradas en guaridas fiscales.
Through media coverage, it has been revealed (or: become known) that the president held undeclared accounts in tax havens.

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