This lesson covers the use of the impersonal verb form "hay" combined with indefinite articles like "un" and "una" to indicate existence, with examples such as "Hay un balcón" and "Hay una cocina".
- "Hay" is used with singular and plural nouns without changing the form.
- For negation, "no" is used before "hay" and the article is not used.
| Género (Gender) | Número (Number) | Ejemplo (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Femenino (Feminine) | Singular | Hay una cocina grande. (There is a large kitchen.) |
| Plural | Hay unas escaleras al dormitorio. (There are some stairs to the bedroom.) | |
| Masculino (Masculine) | Singular | Hay un balcón en el salón. (There is a balcony in the lounge.) |
| Plural | Hay unos garajes en la casa. (There are some garages in the house.) |
Exercise 1: Haber (Hay) + artículo indeterminado
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Hay unas, Hay un, Hay unos, hay, Hay una
1.
... escaleras que suben al ático.
(There are some stairs that go up to the attic.)
2.
... baño en la casa.
(There is a toilet in the house.)
3.
... pared sucia en la cocina.
(There is a dirty wall in the kitchen.)
4.
... dormitorios limpios aquí.
(There are some clean bedrooms here.)
5.
No ... pasillos en esta casa.
(There are no corridors in this house.)
6.
No ... escaleras en el garaje.
(There are no stairs in the garage.)
7.
No ... balcones en el dormitorio.
(There are no balconies in the bedroom.)
8.
Todavía no ... cocina.
(There is still no kitchen.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Hay ___ balcón en el salón.
(There is a ___ balcony in the living room.)2. No ___ cocina en este apartamento.
(There is no ___ kitchen in this apartment.)3. Hay ___ escaleras hacia el dormitorio.
(There are ___ stairs to the bedroom.)4. Hay ___ garaje grande en la casa.
(There is a ___ large garage in the house.)5. No ___ jardín en este piso.
(There is no ___ garden in this apartment.)6. Hay ___ cocina grande y luminosa.
(There is a ___ large and bright kitchen.)