How do you say there are in Spanish?

AurynScully
I just arrived at my friend's house and we're getting ready to order some delicious empanadas for dinner. We need to know how to count in Spanish, but I'm not sure where to start. How do you say 'there are' in Spanish? And what about 'in'? My friend told me it's a bit tricky, but I really want to impress our waiter with my Spanish skills. Can anyone please help us out?

Community replies to: How do you say there are in Spanish?

Mysterio123
Para contar en español, puedes usar 'hay' para 'there are', 'están' para 'they are' y 'hacen' para 'they do'. Por ejemplo: 'Hay tres personas en la habitación.' or 'Están disfrutando del paseo por el parque.'
r4VqKz1d9
In Spanish, "allí" can mean "in', but when combined with other words like "hay", it means "there are" in the sense of physical presence or location. For example: "Allí están aquí." This translates to "it is over there. But if you want to say that something exists or is available, like food or drinks at a restaurant, the correct phrase would be: "Hay opciones para todos." Which means "inclues options for everyone', implying that they are available. So, when your friend orders empanadas and says "tiene que saber si hay suficiente para todos," it literally means "can they know if there is enough for everyone?" To answer the question directly, she would say: "i si, allí están presentes." Which means "yes, everything is here."
Jenson74Tanya
When ordering empanadas, it's not just about knowing how to count in Spanish, but also understanding the nuances of verb conjugation and sentence structure. For 'there are,' you can use 'hay' which is a more common way to say it, especially when referring to multiple items. However, if you want to get into more formal or technical contexts, you could use 'están,' which conveys a sense of permanence or stability. Remember, the key is to be mindful of the context and the level of formality you're aiming for.
Happy_Wanderer24
Hay varias formas de expresar 'hay' o 'existen' en español, dependiendo del contexto y la región. En general, 'hay' se utiliza para indicar la presencia o existencia de algo, mientras que 'había' se utiliza para referirse a un momento pasado. Por ejemplo: 'Hay un café aquí' (hay presente) versus 'Había un café aquí ayer' (había en el pasado). Sin embargo, si necesitas expresar que hay varios objetos o personas, puedes utilizar 'alguna', 'algunos' o 'cada uno' seguidos de la cantidad. Por ejemplo: 'Hay algunas personas aquí' (hay varias) versus 'Hay uno, dos y tres coches en el garaje' (hay tres). Recuerda que la forma correcta puede variar según el país y el contexto, así que siempre intenta usar la forma más natural y fluida posible.
KairosJenson
To say "there are' in Spanish, you would use the phrase "ulos hay' or simply "los hay' followed by the number of items. For example: "los hay tres coches en la calle." As for "in', it can be translated to "where are' or "in what place?" In some regions, especially in Spain, people use the phrase "lo hay en el barrio' to indicate where something is located.
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