Spanish Word · Intermediate
habérselas
to deal (with)
Pronunciation: /aˈbeɾselas/
Meaning
to deal (with); to be up (against)
Example
La justicia del Rey tenía que habérselas con centenares de centauros errantes, e igual número de contrabandistas:
The King's justice had to deal with hundreds of centaurs, and just as many smugglers.
Practice tips
- Practice habérselas 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.