Última actualización: 7 de julio de 2026
Grammar & Vocabulary
Dominando el verbo Have
Aunque ya hemos explorado los verbos de acción principales, hoy nos enfocamos en las collocations esenciales con HAVE. Un pilar fundamental para hablar un inglés natural.
Diferencia Cultural: Muchas de estas expresiones permiten el uso de «take». Recuerda: en el Reino Unido predomina have, mientras que en Estados Unidos prefieren take.
Interacción y Comunicación
Have an argument / dispute / quarrel — Discutir o tener una disputa.
«They had an argument about what they were going to do after lunch.»
Have a chat / talk / conversation — Conversar o charlar.
«We need to have a chat about what to do about our relationship.»
Have a fight — Tener una pelea o combate.
«He had to fight the attacker with a knife.»
Have a lecture / lesson — Dar/Tener una clase o conferencia.
«I need to have a lecture on philosophy next week.»
Comidas y Bebidas
Have a coffee / drink — Tomar un café o bebida.
«Let’s have a coffee in the square next to the cathedral.»
Have a meal / lunch — Comer o almorzar.
«I occasionally have a meal with my ex-girlfriend.»
Have a snack / sweet — Tomar un aperitivo o dulce.
«I don’t like fish and I do have a sweet tooth.»
*Sweet tooth: Persona a la que le encanta el dulce.
Descanso y Tiempo Libre
Have a break / rest — Tomarse un descanso.
«Let your body have a break at least every other day.»
Have a nap / snooze / lie down — Echarse la siesta o acostarse.
«If you have a nap, you will feel better later.»
Have a day off / holiday — Tener un día libre o vacaciones.
«You can have a holiday apartment steps away from the coast.»
Have fun / a party — Divertirse o tener una fiesta.
«Do not worry and have fun in Melbourne!»
Have a dream — Tener un sueño.
«I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up…»
Cuidado Personal y Actividad Física
Have a bath / shower / wash — Bañarse, ducharse o lavarse.
«Tell everyone to have a shower, not a bath, to save water.»
Have a haircut / shave — Cortarse el pelo o afeitarse.
«Some men do not have a shave because they like to grow a beard.»
Have a stretch / swim / walk — Estirarse, nadar o pasear.
«Always have a stretch before doing exercise.»
Procesos Mentales
Have a think — Reflexionar o pensar sobre algo.
«I’ll have a think and let you know as soon as possible.»
Have a decision — Tomar una decisión.
«Has he made a decision about buying the camper van yet?»