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"Hecha" is a form of "hecho", a noun which is often translated as "fact". "Estar hecho" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to be made". Learn more about the difference between "hecha" and "estar hecho" below.
el hecho, hecho(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (to be done)
4. (finished)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Después de la mudanza, estaba hecha polvo.I was completely exhausted after we moved.
Esta casa está hecha un asco.This house is really dirty.
estar hecho(
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eh
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to be made
La ropa de esta tienda está muy mal hecha, y no le sienta bien a nadie.The clothes in this store are very badly made, and they don't look good on anyone.
a. to be made of
En el bosque había una cabaña que estaba hecha de ramas y hojas.There was a hut in the woods that was made of branches and leaves.
3. (culinary)
a. to be done
Este bistec está muy hecho. ¿Te gusta así, o prefieres que te haga otro?This steak is well done. Do you like it like this, or do you want me to make another one for you?
a. to be done
Todo lo que me pediste que hiciera ya está hecho. ¿Necesitas algo más o me voy?Everything you asked me to do is already done. Do you need anything else or shall I leave?
b. to be ready
La comida ya está hecha, aunque no tenemos nada de postre.Lunch is ready, although we don't have anything for dessert.
a. to be used to
Mi madre está hecha a la vida del campo y no le gusta venir a la ciudad.My mother is used to country life and she doesn't like coming to the city.
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.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Ahora estoy hecha un lío. ¿Tú eres primo de Marga o de Petra?I'm confused now. Are you a cousin of Marga's or Petra's?
Tu padre está hecho una furia porque usaste su máquina de afeitar.Your father is furious because you used his razor.
