How do you say "There was" in Spain Spanish?

"There was" in Spain Spanish is "Había". This phrase is commonly used in Spain.

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How to Say ‘There was’ in Spain Spanish

Q: What does "Había" mean in English?

"Había" means "There was" in English. Usage tip: [Había] is the form Spanish uses for [there was] and also [there were]. Even with a plural thing after it, you still usually hear [había]: [Había muchos coches].

Había

ah-BEE-ah

[ah-BEE-ah]

💬 Usage Tip: [Había] is the form Spanish uses for [there was] and also [there were]. Even with a plural thing after it, you still usually hear [había]: [Había muchos coches].

Phrase Breakdown

Había

[ah-BEE-ah]

there was / there were

Imperfect form of haber, used to say that something existed or was present.

Example

Había mucho tráfico en el centro.

There was a lot of traffic in the city centre.

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