Hazer (en. To do)
/aˈser/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry out or perform an action.
I'm about to do the homework.
Estoy a punto de hacer la tarea.
To cause something to happen.
I can't make him calm down.
No puedo hacer que se calme.
To perform a job or activity.
I'm going to do a report on history.
Voy a hacer un informe sobre historia.
To undertake a journey or movement.
We are going to take a trip this weekend.
Vamos a hacer una excursión este fin de semana.
To complete a project or task.
I must do the project by tomorrow.
Debo hacer el proyecto para mañana.
Etymology
From Latin 'facere', which means to do.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a heart out of guts
To make an effort to face a difficult situation.
hacer de tripas corazón
to turn a blind eye
To intentionally ignore something.
hacer la vista gorda
to make peace
To reconcile after a conflict.
hacer las paces
to do a favor
To help someone with something they need.
hacer un favor
Related Words
fact
The result of doing something.
hecho
doer
One who carries out or does something.
hacedor
to do something on one's own
To act without the help of others.
hacer algo por cuenta propia
Slang Meanings
To do something quickly.
Let's do it quickly before the boss arrives.
Vamos a hazerlo rápido antes de que llegue el jefe.
To make a joke or a trick.
It was just a joke, don't take it that way.
Solo fue un hazer, no te lo tomes así.
To make noise or a fuss.
Last night they made a fuss at the party.
Anoche hicieron un hazer en la fiesta.