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"Hacer" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to do", and "ejercicio" is a noun which is often translated as "exercise". Learn more about the difference between "hacer" and "ejercicio" below.
hacer(
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sehr
)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.).
16. (time)
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.
el ejercicio(
eh
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hehr
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see
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syoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. exercise
Prefiero hacer ejercicio en la mañana para empezar bien el día.I prefer to do exercise in the morning to start my day off right.
Este ejercicio es muy bueno para fortalecer los glúteos.This exercise is really good to strengthen your glutes.
2. (activity)
a. exercise
El siguiente ejercicio de grupo nos ayudará a practicar el trabajo en equipo.The next group exercise will help us practice teamwork.
3. (quiz)
4. (operation)
a. practice
El abogado era dueño de un bufete de abogados que ya no está en ejercicio.The attorney was the owner of a law firm that is no longer in practice.
5. (finance)
a. financial year
¿En qué fecha se acaba el ejercicio actual?On what date does the current financial year end?
b. fiscal year
Si su ejercicio no empieza el primero de enero, favor de ver las instrucciones en la página 12.If your fiscal year does not begin January first, please see the instructions on page 12.
6. (military)
a. exercise
La fuerza naval está llevando a cabo ejercicios en el Adriático.The navy is carrying out exercises in the Adriatic.
