Expressions with the verb "Hacer"

Question

Since I have noticed that the verb "hacer" has many different uses and expressions in Spanish, I have decided to propose a new learning game in which each answer will add to our knowledge of these different uses and expressions.

Please write a short sentence in both Spanish and English, and add a related picture if possible.

Here's an example:

El gato hace miau The cat meows

Good idea! - annierats, Jul 11, 2013

Hey Soul, I hope u don't mind but I changed your category :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 11, 2013

Thanks. Now it's actually in the perfect place :)))) - soul71, Jul 11, 2013

:) - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 12, 2013

Great idea. - katydew, Jul 15, 2013

Answer 1

hacer añicos (to break into pieces, literally or figuratively, emotionally etc)

La ruptura con su novio le hizo añicos el corazón.

The breakup with her boyfriend broke her heart.

But the poor thing.. - annierats, Jul 11, 2013

Her heart was shattered. - 0095ca4c, Jul 12, 2013

Answer 2

hacer falta to be in need of, to miss or to lack.

No hace falta pedir otro vaso de vino, hace calor hoy.

( Don't miss out on asking for another glass of wine , it's hot today)

Good job Annie. I came back to this post to add Hacer Falta. But you beat me to it. - gringojrf, Jul 13, 2013

Gring,i don't always jnow how to use it, it's useful but easy tomake mistakes with.. - annierats, Jul 13, 2013

Answer 3

hacer caso ...to pay attention to

Mi marido no me hace caso cuando hablo de mi trabajo ( My husband doesn't pay attention to me when I talk about my work.

Answer 4

hacer cola (fila) - to get in line (queue up)

Hice cola para tener dinero y haré fila para gastarlo.

I got in line to get money and I'll get in line to spend it.

Isn't it ironic? - rac1, Jul 12, 2013

Why is it cola in the first instance, but fila in the second? - RolloMartins, Jul 16, 2013

Answer 5

Matar patos me hace feliz.

Killing ducks makes me happy.

A brutal but good use of the verb. - annierats, Jul 11, 2013

Tlhe act of killing shouldn't make anyone happy, first ducks, then the dog, next comes momma who deserved it anyway. - 0095ca4c, Jul 12, 2013

Answer 6

Hacer juego - to match (esp. with clothes)

La blusa que lleva hace juego con la bolsa.

The shirt she is wearing matches her purse.

Actually, it's the legs I envy.. - annierats, Jul 11, 2013

Answer 7

Hacer el pino = to do a handstand

Pararse de manos o "hacer el pino" no solamente es divertido, sino que también es una buena forma de ejercitarse y también puede ser usado para impresionar a los amigos.

Doing a handstand is not only fun but is also a good way to exercise and can be used to impress your friends.

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Answer 8

hacer llegar - pass on - extend

Deseo hacer llegar mi agradecimiento a mis amigos por ayudarme aprender el español.

I wish to extend my thanks to my friends for helping me to learn Spanish.

Answer 9

hicieron ( hacer ) - to become

Pronto, se hicieron amigos.

Soon, they became friends.

That's hacerse, but, it icncreases the possibilities, let's go for it! - annierats, Jul 11, 2013

Gracias Annie...: ) - rac1, Jul 11, 2013

Answer 10

uno y una hacen tres

one and one are equal to three

Sweet! - annierats, Jul 13, 2013

Answer 11

hacer el tonto

"play the fool"

Answer 12

hacerse hombre ;; to grow up, to become a man

Creo que mi hermano menor no va a hacerse hombre nunca, es un niño tan tierno... ( I don't think my little brother will ever grow into a proper bloke , he's a real softie.)

Answer 13

Ayer hizo frio y hizo viento.

Yesterday it was cold and it was windy.

I decided to use the imperfecto because it is a description, rather than a distinct event, but am I right? - jennysk, Jul 14, 2013

Actually I would say 'Ayer hizo frío' unless you add more info like 'Ayer hacía frío cuando fuimos a la playa. :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 15, 2013

Thanks KG. It is tricky but I see what you mean. - jennysk, Jul 15, 2013

Answer 14

hacer frente a algo = enfrentarse, oponersem o resistirse a ello (face up to something)

No huyas de las dificultades y hazles frente.

Answer 15

Me hizo gracia.

I thought it was funny.