When do you use "hace de" versus "hace"
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Is there a condition where "hace de" should be used instead of "hace"?
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updated Dec 3, 2009
posted by carlos_c13
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Hi Carlos. Welcome to the forum 
The dictionary, under "hacer" has several examples of "hacer de." Here are three explanations:
Joined with the particle de, and the names of offices or professions, it signifies to perform their duties. (n)
- Hacer de escribano -> to act as scrivener or notary
- Hacer de portero -> to act as a porter
Joined with de, se, el, la, lo, it signifies to represent, to counterfeit, or to show what is not in reality. (n)
- Hacer de bobo -> to counterfeit an idiot
(Cine & Teatro)
- hacer de -> to play; (actuar) to act as (trabajar)
updated Dec 3, 2009
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
Thank you. I get it now - carlos_c13, Dec 3, 2009
