Hacernos (en. Make us)

/aθeɾ.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To produce a change in the state or situation of someone or something.
We want to take responsibility for our actions.
Queremos hacernos responsables de nuestras acciones.
To achieve or make something happen, especially together.
We need to get used to the idea that we must work as a team.
Necesitamos hacernos a la idea de que hay que trabajar en equipo.
To transform into a different condition or state.
We are becoming more aware of environmental problems.
Nos estamos haciéndonos más conscientes de los problemas ambientales.

Etymology

From the verb 'hacer' in the first person plural of the present subjunctive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get an idea
To understand or accept something from a clear perspective.
hacernos una idea
to become friends
To establish a friendly relationship between people.
hacernos amigos
to take responsibility
To assume the obligation to care for or resolve something.
hacernos responsables

Related Words

to do
To carry out or execute something.
hacer
activity
Action of doing something.
actividad
to transform
To change the form, appearance, or character of something.
transformar

Slang Meanings

To make group decisions.
We are going to make decisions before deciding what to do.
Vamos a hacernos antes de decidir qué hacer.
To be part of something.
If you don't step up, you can't participate.
Si no te haces, no puedes participar.