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"Hay" is a form of "hay", an impersonal verb which is often translated as "there is". "Hace sol" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's sunny". Learn more about the difference between "hay" and "hace sol" below.
hay(
ay
)
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
impersonal verb
a. there is
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Hay un problema con el nuevo modelo del celular.There is a problem with the new model of the cell phone.
b. there are
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Hay papas si quieres picar algo.There are chips if you want to snack on something.
a. is there
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
¿Hay un parque por aquí?Is there a park around here?
b. are there
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
¿Hay pimientos en la nevera?Are there any peppers in the fridge?
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hace sol(
ah
-
seh
 
sohl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's sunny
Hace sol hoy así que no te olvides de ponerte bloqueador.It's sunny today so don't forget to put on sunblock.
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