Meaning
La expresión «Haven't you» es una forma contracta de la pregunta negativa en inglés «Have you not». Se utiliza para confirmar una suposición o para buscar una respuesta afirmativa sobre algo que se espera que sea cierto. Esta estructura es común en conversaciones casuales.
Ejemplo de uso: Imagina que estás hablando con un amigo sobre una película que ambos querían ver. Podrías preguntar: «Haven't you seen the movie yet?» En este contexto, estás esperando que tu amigo ya haya visto la película, y la pregunta sirve para confirmar esa expectativa.
En español, esta pregunta se traduciría como «¿No has visto la película todavía?». La estructura negativa en inglés sirve para enfatizar la expectativa de que algo ya ha sucedido. Es importante notar que, aunque en español también se usa la negación, el tono y la intención pueden variar ligeramente dependiendo del contexto.
Today's Sentences
- Haven’t you figured it out yet?
- Haven’t you heard the rumors?
- Haven’t you had enough to drink?
- Haven’t you played golf for years now?
- Haven’t you been to this festival before?
- Writer's Note
01
Haven’t you figured it out yet?
Situation 1
Do you know where we are?
The GPS is broken so I’m still looking at the map.
Haven’t you figured it out yet?
Look, I’m getting frustrated too.
Situation 2
I don’t know if I should study longer or just look for a job right away.
Haven’t you figured it out yet?
Well, I’m scared that I’ll make a decision that I’ll regret.
I understand.
But I think work experience weighs heavier than having another degree under your belt.
Pero creo que la experiencia laboral pesa más que tener otro título académico.
02
Haven’t you heard the rumors?
Situation 1
Haven’t you heard the rumors?
What rumors?
She’s dating her exes best friend.
No way.
That’s crazy!
¡Eso es una locura!
Situation 2
Haven’t you heard the rumors?
About who?
She just quit her job after being accused of improper relations with her boss.
But is it true?
It’s just a rumor right?
Es solo un rumor ¿verdad?
03
Haven’t you had enough to drink?
Situation 1
Haven’t you had enough to drink?
What do you mean?
I’m just getting started!
¡Apenas estoy comenzando!
I think you should take it easy.
Don’t worry.
Come have a drink with me.
Ven a tomar algo conmigo.
Situation 2
Let’s have another drink.
Haven’t you had enough to drink?
The night is still young.
Oh gosh, I feel like I know how this night is going to end.
04
Haven’t you played golf for years now?
Situation 1
Great swing!
Thanks.
I’ve been trying to fix my form.
He estado intentando arreglar mi formulario.
Haven’t you played golf for years now?
Yea I have.
But I’ve learned so many bad habits too.
Pero también he aprendido muchos malos hábitos.
Situation 2
Haven’t you played golf for years now?
15 years to be exact.
You must be very skilled at the game.
I’ve hit a hole in one once, but I’m always learning.
05
Haven’t you been to this festival before?
Situation 1
So are there any performers or people who host during the event?
Haven’t you been to this festival before?
No, it’s my first time.
It’s actually a global firework festival.
Situation 2
What kind of music will they play?
Haven’t you been to this festival before?
No, I just assumed it was a rock music festival.
Actually, it’s an annual electronic music festival.
One of the biggest!
¡Uno de los más grandes!
Writer's Note
So can you use "didn't" in place of "haven't"? "Haven't" and "didn't" differ because they inform us about time.
"Haven't" refers to the past up until now. So if you haven't done something, you haven't done it for a specific period of time; day, month, ever, etc.
"Didn't" refers to a specific point of time that has already passed.
- I _____ seen this movie before.
- She _____ get an oil change for her car yet.
- _____ he get a call for an audition?
- We _____ gone on a vacation in years.
- They _____ mean to hurt her feelings.
ANSWERS
1. "haven't" 2. "didn't" 3. "Didn't" 4. "haven't" 5. "didn't"
1. haven't 2. didn't 3. Didn't 4. haven't 5. didn't
What do you think? Is there a sentence where "didn't" and "haven't" are interchangeable? Check again! You may need to change the tense for example, "get 👉 gotten" or "haven't 👉 hasn't".