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"Había hecho" is a form of "había hecho", a phrase which is often translated as "he had made". "Hacía" is a form of "hacer", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to do". Learn more about the difference between "había hecho" and "hacía" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he had made
Cuando desperté, ya había hecho el desayuno.When I woke up, he had already made breakfast.
b. he had done
A la mañana siguiente, se dio cuenta de que había hecho algo terrible.The next morning, he realized he had done something terrible.
c. she had made
Había hecho un pastel para mi cumpleaños, pero lo olvidó en la casa.She had made a cake for my birthday, but she left it at home.
d. she had done
Le agradecí todo lo que había hecho por mi familia.I thanked her for everything she had done for my family.
e. had made
Miguel había hecho la cena, así que yo lavé los platos.Miguel had made dinner, so I did the dishes.
f. had done
Esther había hecho algo ilegal y por eso la despidieron.Esther had done something illegal. That's why she was fired.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you had made
No sabía que usted había hecho estos hermosos vestidos.I didn't know you had made these beautiful dresses.
b. you had done
Pablo decidió marcharse cuando se dio cuenta de lo que había hecho.Pablo decided to leave when he found out what you had done.
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to produce)
b. to prepare
Nos reuniremos este fin de semana para hacer la presentación.We will meet this weekend to prepare the presentation.
3. (to create)
a. to make
Hoy les enseñaré a hacer su propio sitio web.Today I'll show you how to make your own website.
a. to make
Estoy ocupado haciendo los preparativos para la fiesta.I'm busy making preparations for the party.
a. to do
Me mandó que lavara los platos pero ya lo había hecho.He told me to wash the dishes but I had already done it.
6. (to acquire)
7. (to cause)
8. (to imagine)
12. (to behave)
13. (to gross)
14. (to take time)
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
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hacerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to make oneself
Creo que voy a hacerme un puré de zanahorias esta noche.I think I'm going to make myself some carrot soup tonight.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
20. (to feign)
a. to pretend
No te hagas el santo; tú también te equivocas.Don't pretend to be a saint; you make mistakes, too.
21. (to turn into)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Ya va siendo hora de que se haga cortar el pelo.It's about time he had his hair cut.
Vamos a hacernos pintar la casa después del verano.We're going to have the house painted after the summer.
23. (to manage to)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Daniela solo ayuda en clase para hacerse ver.Daniela only helps out in class to get noticed.
Deberíamos darle una oportunidad para hacerse oír.We should give him a chance to be heard.
25. (to appear)
a. to feel
Hoy se me hizo muy largo esperando los resultados de la prueba.Today felt really long waiting for my test results.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El curso se me está haciendo aburrido.I'm finding the course boring.
La película se me hizo interminable.The movie seemed interminable.
