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"Ha tenido" is a form of "ha tenido", a phrase which is often translated as "he's had". "Ha hecho" is a form of "ha hecho", a phrase which is often translated as "he's done". Learn more about the difference between "ha tenido" and "ha hecho" below.
ha tenido(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's had (masculine)
Mi hermano no quiere regresar a esa ciudad. Ha tenido muchas experiencias negativas allí.My brother doesn't want to go back to that city. He's had many bad experiences there.
b. she's had (feminine)
Sabrina nos contó que ha tenido varias relaciones.Sabrina told us that she's had many relationships.
c. it has had
La mujer habló sobre el yoga y nos contó que ha tenido un impacto positivo en su vida.The woman talked about yoga told us that it has had a positive impact in her life.
2. (formal) (second person singular; used the indicate the present perfect tense)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you've had
Fabiana me contó que usted ha tenido varios problemas últimamente.Fabiana told me you've had many problems lately.
a. he had (masculine)
Mauricio ha tenido que regresar a su casa porque su hija está enferma.Mauricio had to return home because his daughter is sick.
b. she had (feminine)
Luisa no se encuentra aquí. Ha tenido que salir, pero volverá pronto.Luisa is not here. She had to leave, but she'll be back soon.
c. it had
López defendió la institución, argumentando que ha tenido que despedir empleados para reducir los gastos.Lopez criticized the institution, saying that it had to fire employees to cut expenditure.
4. (formal) (second person singular; used to refer to obligations)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
ha hecho(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's done (masculine)
No critiques a tu padre. Ha hecho lo que tenía que hacer.Don't criticize your father. He's done what he had to do.
c. it's done
Es bueno haber tenido tiempo lluvioso. Ha hecho bien al campo.It's good to have had rainy weather. It's done good to the fields.
2. (formal) (have completed; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you've done
Ha hecho bien en llamar a la policía.You've done the right thing by calling the police.
a. he's made (masculine)
Lo que ha hecho con los huevos y el queso se llama salsa carbonara.What he's made with the eggs and cheese is called carbonara sauce.
b. she's made (feminine)
Admiro a Vicky. Ha hecho un esfuerzo tremendo.I admire Vicky. She's made a tremendous effort.
c. it's made
Es interesante lo que acabas de decir. Me ha hecho pensar en el futuro.What you just said is interesting. It's made me think of the future.
4. (formal) (have produced or created; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you've made
Enhorabuena, Sra. Romero. Ha hecho el mejor plato.Congratulations, Mrs. Romero. You've made the best dish.
