Hacerlo (en. Do it)
aθerlo
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Complete a task or activity.
I am going to do it tomorrow.
Voy a hacerlo mañana.
Carry out something in a certain way.
It's better to do it calmly.
Es mejor hacerlo con calma.
Cause something to happen.
You have to make it work.
Tienes que hacerlo funcionar.
Etymology
From the verb hacer in Spanish, which comes from the Latin 'facere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it must be done
It is necessary to carry out the action.
hay que hacerlo
do it for someone
Carry out an action in favor of another person.
hacerlo por alguien
do it well
Carry out an activity correctly.
hacerlo bien
Related Words
make
Root verb that means to create or execute something.
hacer
fact
Result or consequence of doing something.
hecho
maker
Person who does something or creates.
hacedor
Slang Meanings
To do something quickly or improvised.
I am going to do it on the fly.
Voy a hacerlo al vuelo.
To carry out an action secretly.
I am going to do it in secret.
Voy a hacerlo a escondidas.