Spanish Phrase
Sí, hay pases semanales.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that weekly passes are available. This could refer to transport tickets, gym memberships, museum entries, or any service that offers a weekly pass.
When to use
Use this sentence when answering a yes‑no question about the availability of weekly passes, such as '¿Hay pases semanales para el metro?' or '¿Ofrecen pases semanales en el gimnasio?'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síhaypasessemanales
Sí (affirmation)
Use 'Sí' with an accent to give a clear, affirmative answer; without the accent it means 'if'.
Hay (impersonal haber)
The verb 'haber' in the present tense is used impersonally to indicate existence: 'hay' = 'there is/are'.
Pases (plural noun)
‘Pase’ is a masculine noun; the plural form adds -s, becoming 'pases'.
Semanales (adjective agreement)
Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; here 'semanales' matches the plural masculine 'pases'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Hay pases semanales para el metro?
Are there weekly passes for the subway?
Sí, hay pases semanales.
Yes, there are weekly passes.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, es pases semanales.
Use 'hay' to express existence; 'es' is the verb 'ser' and does not work here.
Sí, hay pase semanal.
If you are confirming multiple passes, keep the noun plural. Use singular only when referring to one specific pass.
Si, hay pases semanales.
Without the accent, 'Si' means 'if'. The correct affirmative is 'Sí' with an accent.
↔Alternatives
Claro, existen pases semanales.
Sure, weekly passes exist.
Sí, disponemos de pases semanales.
Yes, we have weekly passes.
Sí, los pases semanales están disponibles.
Yes, the weekly passes are available.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cities, a 'pase semanal' is the most common ticket for public transport, offering unlimited rides for seven consecutive days. The same term is also used for gym or museum passes. Remember that 'pase' is masculine, so adjectives and articles must match its gender and number.