Pretérito perfecto
Use he, has, hemos, habéis, and han plus the participle for recent completed actions or current-life relevance.
Examples
SpanishTranslation
Esta semana he leído tres historias cortas.
This week I have read three short stories.
Hoy hemos hablado mucho español.
Today we have spoken a lot of Spanish.
¿Has probado ese restaurante?
Have you tried that restaurant?
Pattern
haber + participle
How it works
Use he, has, hemos, habéis, and han plus the participle for recent completed actions or current-life relevance. This pattern typically appears as haber + participle and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- The participle usually stays the same instead of agreeing with the subject.
- Words like hoy, esta semana, and ya often sit naturally with this tense.
Why it matters
Describe finished actions and daily habits with more control.
Use in context
This tense is especially common when the time frame still feels connected to the present.