haber
to have
have
to possess
+
-er
verb suffix
The Spanish verb haber means to have (as an auxiliary verb) and can be remembered as have0 + -er1 (verb ending1).
verb
  1. to have
    Auxiliary verb used to form compound tenses
    He comido una manzana. // I have eaten an apple.
  2. there is
    Impersonal verb meaning 'there is' or 'there are'
    Hay muchas personas aquí. // There are many people here.