Hágame (en. Make me)

/ˈaɡame/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Instruction or request for someone to perform an action in my favor.
If you have time, please do me the favor of helping me with this.
Si tienes tiempo, hágame el favor de ayudarme con esto.
Colloquial use to ask for a favor or specific action.
Please, do me a favor and don’t tell this to anyone.
Por favor, hágame un favor y no me digas esto a nadie.

Etymology

From the verb hacer, from Latin 'facere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do me a favor
A request for someone to do a favor.
háganme el favor
do me a favor
Asking for something politely.
hágame un favor

Related Words

do
To carry out or execute something.
hacer
I do
First person singular of the present indicative of the verb to do.
hago
did
Third person singular of the past of the verb to do.
hizo

Slang Meanings

Used informally to urgently request help.
Hey, do me a favor and bring me a coffee!
¡Oye, hágame un favor y tráeme un café!
Can be used to express disdain in certain situations.
Are you going to that party? No, do me a favor.
¿Vas a ir a esa fiesta? No, hágame el favor.