Harían (en. Would do)
/aɾiˈan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates an action that would take place in a hypothetical context.
If they had more time, they would do the project in more detail.
Si tuvieran más tiempo, harían el proyecto con más detalle.
Expresses a possibility or a desire in the future.
They would have a party if they managed to invite everyone.
Ellos harían una fiesta si lograran invitar a todos.
Manifests an action that would be carried out under certain conditions.
If it didn't rain, they would have a picnic in the park.
Si no lloviera, harían un picnic en el parque.
Etymology
From the verb 'hacer', which comes from the Latin 'facere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
would be needed
It means that something is necessary or required.
harían falta
would do together
Indicates that two or more people would perform an action together.
harían juntos
would do well
Refers to something being right or beneficial.
harían bien
Related Words
to do
To carry out or execute an action.
hacer
made
The action of doing or what has been accomplished.
hecho
doer
A person who does or accomplishes something.
hacedor
Slang Meanings
It is used to refer to something that could have been done in a debate or conversation.
If they hadn't argued so much, they would do the homework together.
Si no hubieran discutido tanto, harían la tarea juntos.
Used ironically to express an unlikely desire.
If I won the lottery, they would do crazy things.
Si ganara la lotería, harían cosas locas.