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"There is" is a phrase which is often translated as "hay", and "there are people" is a phrase which is often translated as "hay gente". Learn more about the difference between "there is" and "there are people" below.
there is(
thehr
ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
there are people(
thehr
ar
pi
-
puhl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. hay gente
Help! There are people inside the burning building!¡Socorro! ¡Hay gente dentro del edificio en llamas!
b. hay personas
There are people who believe that the earth is flat.Hay personas que creen que la tierra es plana.
