que es lo que hay

que es lo que hay(
keh
 
ehs
 
loh
 
keh
 
ay
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. which is all there is
Tengo hambre. ¿Hay algo de comer? - Tendrás que conformarte con un pedazo de queso, que es lo que hay.I'm hungry. Is there anything to eat? - You'll have to be happy with a slice of cheese, which is all there is.
a. which is how things are
Él es el jefe y tú el empleado, que es lo que hay. Acéptalo y a otra cosa.He's the boss, and you're the employee, which is just how it is. Accept this and move on.
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