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"Hizo" is a form of "hacer", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to do". "Recibió" is a form of "recibir", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to receive". Learn more about the difference between "hizo" and "recibió" 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.
recibir(
rreh
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see
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beer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to receive
La víctima recibió un fuerte golpe al lado de la cabeza.The victim received a strong blow to the side of the head.
Dicen que el alcalde recibió dinero de fuentes sospechosas.They say that the mayor received money from shady sources.
3. (to greet)
a. to welcome
Nos recibió personalmente en el aeropuerto.He personally welcomed us at the airport.
El equipo visitante fue recibido con silbidos y abucheos.The visiting team was received with whistles and jeers.
b. to receive
Recibieron a su hijo con los brazos abiertos cuando regresó de la guerra.They received their son with open arms when he returned from the war.
a. to receive
El empleado no recibió bien la noticia de que lo estaban despidiendo.The employee did not receive the news that he was being fired well.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to receive visitors
Disculpe, pero el ama de la casa no está recibiendo hoy.I'm sorry, but the lady of the house is not receiving visitors today.
b. to see patients
Mi doctor sólo recibe los lunes y los jueves.My doctor only sees patients on Mondays and Thursdays.
recibirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to qualify) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to graduate
¿Cuántos estudiantes se recibirán este año?How many students will graduate this year?
Mi hermana se recibió de ingeniera en Georgia Tech.My sister graduated as an engineer from Georgia Tech.
