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"Do it" is a phrase which is often translated as "hazlo", and "do so" is a phrase which is often translated as "hacerlo". Learn more about the difference between "do it" and "do so" below.
do it(
du
iht
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. hazlo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'm afraid to dive into the pool. - Do it already!Me da miedo echarme un clavado a la piscina. - ¡Hazlo ya!
b. hágalo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The report should have been finished yesterday. Please do it by the end of the day.El informe debía haber estado hecho ayer. Por favor hágalo antes del final del día.
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. hacerlo
Why haven't you finished your homework? - I don't know how to do it.¿Por qué no has terminado la tarea? - No sé hacerla.
do so(
du
so
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
