No. 626 in Portuguese
haja
The word "haja" is the present subjunctive form of the verb "haver," meaning "there is/are" or "let there be."
In a sentence
Espero que haja sol amanhã.
I hope there is sun tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'haja' is the present subjunctive form of the verb 'haver', used here to express a wish or hope concerning a future condition.
Haja paciência para lidar com esse trânsito.
May there be patience to deal with this traffic.
Here, 'haja' conveys a form of expression indicating the need for patience; it is also subjunctive, indicating a desire or necessity.
Haja vista a situação atual, precisamos agir com cautela.
Given the current situation, we must act cautiously.
In this sentence, 'haja' forms a fixed expression 'haja vista', meaning 'given' or 'considering', and introduces reasoning based on evidence or observation.
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