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habiendo
"Habiendo" means "having" and is used as a conjugation of the verb "haber" in Spanish.
In a sentence
Habiendo terminado su trabajo, salió a pasear.
Having finished his work, he went for a walk.
The word 'habiendo' is used here in a participial phrase indicating an action completed prior to the main verb.
El informe fue presentado habiendo reunido todos los datos necesarios.
The report was presented having gathered all the necessary data.
The word 'habiendo' introduces a condition or reason for the action described in the main clause.
Habiendo conocido la verdad, decidieron actuar sin demora.
Having known the truth, they decided to act without delay.
The word 'habiendo' serves as the base for the participial phrase, denoting prior knowledge leading to subsequent action.
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