Haciendo (en. Doing)

/aˈθjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Executing or performing an action.
I am doing homework.
Estoy haciendo la tarea.
Developing or carrying out a process.
We are doing an experiment.
Estamos haciendo un experimento.
Creating or producing something.
They are making a movie.
Están haciendo una película.
Engaging in a specific activity.
She is exercising.
Ella está haciendo ejercicio.

Etymology

From the verb hacer, which comes from the Latin 'facere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

turning a blind eye
Deliberately ignoring something.
haciendo la vista gorda
packing bags
Packing for a trip.
haciendo las maletas
standing in line
Waiting in a line.
haciendo cola

Related Words

do
Verb that means to carry out an action.
hacer
done
Result or consequence of having done something.
hecho
maker
Person who does or creates something.
hacedor

Slang Meanings

Doing something quickly or informally.
I’m going to do a 'quick job' to leave early.
Voy a hacer un 'hágalo rápido' para salir temprano.
Being busy or working on something.
I'm in 'doing' mode today, don't bother me.
Estoy en modo 'haciendo' hoy, no molesten.