A simple question about haber
Probably most of the users of this forum know that 'haber' (to have) is an irregular verb and that the present indicative third person singular has two forms, 'ha and hay'. Are there particular areas or countries where 'hay' is generally used?
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"Hay" is an impersonal form of "haber" that means "there is" are "there are". On the other hand, "ha" means "has" in the present progressive tense. "Ha venido" - "He/She/It has come". As far as I know, "hay" is used in every Spanish speaking country. It is interesting to note however that in certain parts of Spain the present progressive form of "haber" isn't used and instead the preterite tense is used.
Amigo, creo que hay muchas veces es usado para mostrar existir y para dar consejos. Al fin y al cabo, hasta hoy no he escuchado que cambia de pais para pais. Gracias!
In Costa Rica "Hay" is used just about everywhere.
