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    Hacerles (en. To make them)

    /aθeɾles/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To carry out an action that benefits other people.
    We decided to do our friends a favor.
    Decidimos hacerles un favor a nuestros amigos.
    To fulfill an obligation or task that involves others.
    The teacher wants to do the exercises for the students.
    La maestra quiere hacerles los ejercicios a los estudiantes.
    To provide what is necessary to a group of people.
    We are going to do the shopping for our neighbors.
    Vamos a hacerles la compra a nuestros vecinos.

    Etymology

    The verb 'hacer' comes from the Latin 'facere', combined with the pronoun 'les' which indicates addressing them.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do them a favor
    To make a kind or useful gesture for someone.
    hacerles un favor
    to make their lives easier
    To make things easier for other people.
    hacerles la vida más fácil
    to do them justice
    To act fairly towards others.
    hacerles justicia

    Related Words

    hacer
    To perform or execute an action.
    hacer
    les
    Plural indirect object pronoun.
    les
    favor
    Benefit or help offered to someone.
    favor

    Slang Meanings

    To do something specific for someone in an informal way.
    We're going to do the kids' homework, but they shouldn't find out.
    Vamos a hacerles la tarea a los chicos, pero que no se enteren.
    Colloquial for referring to pleasing someone.
    He is always willing to make their lives pleasant.
    Él siempre está dispuesto a hacerles la vida agradable.