Spanish Word · Intermediate
habemus
behold
Pronunciation: /aˈbemus/
Meaning
behold; we have
Example
¡Habemus tortilla! Nos reímos y noto las miradas de todos los asistentes a la gran celebración. Volvemos a ser el plato fuerte.
We have tortilla! We laughed and I notice all guests' stares to the great celebration. We are the main dish once again.
Practice tips
- Practice habemus out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.