there be

there be(
thehr
 
bi
)
A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
copular verb
a. haber
Let there be no quarrel between us.Que no haya conflicto entre nosotros.
There were lots of people at the party.Había mucha gente en la fiesta.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
2.
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
(in the subjunctive)
a. hubiera
If there be anyone among us who objects to this union, let him speak now or forever hold his peace.Si hubiera entre los presentes alguien que se oponga a esta unión, que hable ahora o calle para siempre.
3.
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
(archaic)
(it exists or they exist)
a. hay
A caution to you, lad. There be pirates in these waters.Te advierto, joven. Hay piratas en estas aguas.
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