The Verb Form 'hay' Flashcards
1
Q
The verb form “hay” has two meanings…
what are they?
A
“there is” and “there are”
Hay muchos libros en la biblioteca (There are many books in the library), Hay un libro encima de la mesa (There is a book on the table)
2
Q
when used in questions, “hay” has two other meanings… “is there?” and “are there?”
what are they?
A
“is there?” and “are there?”
¿Hay un hotel en el centro? (is there a hotel downtown?), ¿Hay algunos libros por aquí? (are there any books around here?)
3
Q
The verb form “hay” can also be used to ______ _________
fill in the blank
A
answer questions
“Sí. Sí hay.” (“yes. yes there is/there are.”) “No. No hay.” (no. no there isn’t/aren’t)
