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Today’s topic is\u00a0haber<\/em> vs.\u00a0tener<\/em>. Both words can be translated as <\/span>have<\/span><\/i> in English. Then, what\u2019s the difference between <\/span>haber<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>tener<\/span><\/i>?<\/span> The answer is easier than you think. Let\u2019s see!<\/span><\/p>\n In Spanish, <\/span>haber <\/i><\/strong>is used as an auxiliary verb<\/strong>. It is used to form all Spanish compound tenses. On the other hand, <\/span>tener<\/i><\/strong> is used as a main verb<\/strong>. It means to own<\/em> or possess<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n The verb <\/span>haber<\/span><\/i> is not only used as an auxiliary verb in Spanish, but it is also used as an impersonal verb<\/strong>. Let\u2019s find out more about <\/span>haber. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n When <\/span>haber<\/span><\/i> is used to express existence, it means <\/span>there is<\/span><\/i> or <\/span>there are<\/span><\/i> in English. Be careful with this verb! You can only use it in singular forms when you use it to express existence. <\/span><\/p>\n You can use <\/span>haber <\/span><\/i>to express existence in the past, present and future. These are the most common <\/span>forms of <\/span>haber<\/span><\/i><\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n Can you create some examples with the verb forms above? You\u2019ll find some positive and negative sentences with <\/span>haber<\/span><\/i> below. <\/span><\/p>\n Haber<\/span><\/i> is also used to form Spanish compound tenses. When it is used to form compound tenses, it is equivalent to the auxiliary verb to have<\/em> in English, and it is always followed by past participles (words that end in \u201cado\u201d or \u201cido\u201d). Let\u2019s see some examples!<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Fund\u00e9u BBVA<\/a>, a non-profit organization that promotes the good use of the Spanish language in all media,\u00a0haber<\/em> is the most important Spanish auxiliary verb, so don’t forget to check out its conjugation<\/a> if you don’t know it yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In Spanish, <\/span>tener<\/span><\/i> is used to express possession. <\/span>Tener <\/span><\/i>also appears in many Spanish expressions. Let\u2019s see! <\/span><\/p>\n In Spanish, <\/span>tener<\/span><\/i> is a main verb. It means to have<\/em>\u00a0in English, and you can use it to indicate possession. <\/span><\/p>\n In Spanish, <\/span>tener<\/span><\/i> is used to express age. Never use <\/span>ser<\/span><\/i><\/a> to express age in Spanish. <\/span><\/p>\n Use <\/span>tener<\/span><\/i> and the Spanish preposition <\/a><\/span>que<\/span><\/i> preceded by an infinitive to express obligation in Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\nDifference Between Haber<\/em> and Tener <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Different Uses of Haber<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Use Haber<\/em> to Express Existence <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span>(There was a dog in the house.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There were many dogs in the house.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\n<\/span>(There is a book on the table.)<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There are no books on the table.)<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There are leaves on the ground.)<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There are no leaves on the ground.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There was an accident on the road.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There were no accidents on the road.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There were many people at the party.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(There were not many people at the party.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUse Haber<\/em> to Form Compound Spanish Tenses <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span>(I have been there.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(He has lived in Canada for many years.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(We have been friends since 1995.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nDifferent Uses of Tener<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Use Tener<\/em> to Express Possession <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span>(I have a house.) <\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(He has a car.)<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(They have money.) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUse Tener<\/em> to Express Age<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span>(How old are you?)<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>(I am 25 years old.) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUse T<\/em>ener<\/i> to Express Obligation <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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