Homonym: haber (Existence)
The verb "haber" is an auxiliary verb in the Spanish language, primarily used to form compound tenses. It translates to "to have" in English when indicating possession, but its main function is to help create perfect tenses, such as the present perfect. For example, in the phrase "he comido" (I have eaten), "he" is a form of "haber."
In addition to its role in verb conjugation, "haber" can also function as an impersonal verb, meaning it is used to indicate existence. In this context, it is often seen in phrases like "hay" (there is/are). This usage helps describe the presence of objects or people in a given situation.