Spanish A1.31.2 There is/are + an indefinite article
We use Hay + indefinite article (un/una) to indicate the existence of something in a place.
Gramática: Haber (Hay) + artículo indeterminado
A1 Spanish Impersonal form "hay"
Level: A1
Module 5: En casa (At home)
Lesson 31: Partes de la casa (Parts of the house)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
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- The impersonal form is: Hay + indefinite article (un/una) or + cardinal numbers.
- "Hay" is used with singular and plural nouns without changing the form.
- It is used to indicate the existence of something.
- For negation, "no" is used before "hay" and the article is not used.
| Género | Número | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| Femenino | Singular | Hay una cocina grande. |
| Plural | Hay unas escaleras al dormitorio. | |
| Masculino | Singular | Hay un balcón en el salón. |
| Plural | Hay unos garajes en la casa. |
Exercise 1: There is/are + an indefinite article
Instruction: Choose the correct word, read the sentence out loud and translate.
Show answers Show translationHay unas, Hay un, Hay unos, hay, Hay una
1. ... escaleras que suben al ático.
2. ... baño en la casa.
3. ... pared sucia en la cocina.
4. ... dormitorios limpios aquí.
5. No ... pasillos en esta casa.
6. No ... escaleras en el garaje.
7. No ... balcones en el dormitorio.
8. Todavía no ... cocina.
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Translate and say the word out loud. Use the word in a sentence.
Show translation|
1.
Hay una
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(There is a) |
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2.
Hay
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(There is) |
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3.
Hay unas
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(There are some) |
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4.
Hay
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(There are) |