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    Hacerte (en. Make you)

    /aθeɾte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform an action that affects the person referred to.
    You have to take responsibility for your actions.
    Tienes que hacerte responsable de tus acciones.
    To transform or modify some personal aspect.
    It's important to give yourself a makeover if you're feeling bad.
    Es importante hacerte un cambio de imagen si te sientes mal.
    To adopt an attitude or position in a specific context.
    I decided to make you a partner in the company because I trust you.
    Decidí hacerte socio de la empresa porque confío en ti.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'hacer' in its reflexive form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play dead
    To pretend to be inactive or to be unconcerned about a situation.
    hacerse el muerto
    to come to terms with the idea
    To accept or get used to a new situation.
    hacerse a la idea
    to play dumb
    To pretend not to notice something.
    hacerse el loco
    to keep someone waiting
    To take time to arrive or to respond.
    hacerse esperar
    to take a getaway
    To leave a place quickly, usually for fun.
    hacerse una escapada

    Related Words

    hacer
    Verb that means to cause something to happen.
    hacer
    hecho
    The result of doing something, or an event that has occurred.
    hecho
    hacedor
    A person who does something, creator or author.
    hacedor
    carecer
    To lack something, to be missing.
    carecer

    Slang Meanings

    To do something important on a personal level.
    I'm going to do you this favor because you're my friend.
    Voy a hacerte este favor porque eres mi amigo.
    To get in shape or improve one's appearance.
    I'm exercising to feel better.
    Estoy haciendo ejercicio para hacerte mejor.