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"There are" is a phrase which is often translated as "hay", and "there is" is a phrase which is also often translated as "hay". Learn more about the difference between "there are" and "there is" below.
there are(
thehr
ar
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. hay
There are many new things I can learn when I go to college.Hay muchas cosas nuevas que puedo aprender cuando vaya a la universidad.
There are mice in the kitchen!¡Hay ratones en la cocina!
a. están
There are the bags over there. What type of bag are you looking for?Allí están los bolsos. ¿Qué tipo de bolso buscas?
there is(
thehr
ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
