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"Que hacer" is a form of "que hacer", a phrase which is often translated as "to do". "Hacer que" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to make". Learn more about the difference between "hacer que" and "que hacer" below.
hacer que(
ah
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sehr
 
keh
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to make
¿Cómo hago que mis hijos coman más verduras?How do I make my children eat more vegetables?
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que hacer(
keh
 
ah
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sehr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to do
No tengo nada que hacer mañana. ¿Quieres que salgamos por ahí?I don't have anything to do tomorrow. Do you want to go out somewhere?
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