The Spanish verb "haber" means "to have (auxiliary)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "haber" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "haber" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | he |
| tú | you (informal) | has |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | ha |
| nosotros | we | hemos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habéis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | han |
Él ha llegado a casa tarde.
He has arrived home late.
How to Conjugate "haber" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | hube |
| tú | you (informal) | hubiste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | hubo |
| nosotros | we | hubimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | hubisteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | hubieron |
Él hubo salido cuando llegué.
He had left when I arrived.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | había |
| tú | you (informal) | habías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | había |
| nosotros | we | habíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habían |
Ella había llegado temprano al trabajo.
She had arrived early to work.
How to Conjugate "haber" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | habré |
| tú | you (informal) | habrás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | habrá |
| nosotros | we | habremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habrán |
Él habrá comido antes de las ocho.
He will have eaten before eight o'clock.
How to Conjugate "haber" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | habría |
| tú | you (informal) | habrías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | habría |
| nosotros | we | habríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | habríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | habrían |
Él habría comido contigo en el restaurante.
He would have eaten with you at the restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions About "haber"
Is "haber" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Haber" is an irregular Spanish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "haber" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "haber" means "to have (auxiliary)" in English.
How do you conjugate "haber" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → he, tú → has, él/ella/usted → ha, nosotros → hemos, vosotros → habéis, ellos/ustedes → han.
How many tenses does "haber" have in Spanish?
"Haber" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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