Hiziese (en. I did)

/iˈsje.se/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Form of the verb 'to make' used in contexts of doubt or desire.
If he had done the right thing, everyone would be happy.
Si él hiziese lo correcto, todos estarían contentos.
Used in subordinate clauses that express hypotheses.
I wish it had been good weather for the party.
Ojalá que hiziese buen tiempo para la fiesta.
Expression of situations that were not realized in the past.
If she had made the effort, she could have achieved it.
Si ella hiziese el esfuerzo, podría lograrlo.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'facere', which means to do.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I wish he had done it.
Expression of an unfulfilled desire in the past.
ojalá hubiese hiziese
If only he had done it.
Lament related to something that did not happen.
si tan solo hiziese
Who would have made the attempt.
Reference to a person who took a risk.
quien hiziese el intento

Related Words

do
To carry out or execute something.
hacer
fact
Event or action that has already occurred.
hecho
did
Form of the verb 'to do' in simple past.
hizo

Slang Meanings

Informal use to refer to an attempt that failed.
I don’t know why he thought that if he did it, it would turn out well.
No sé por qué pensó que lo hiziese iba a salir bien.
Reference to an unexecuted action that was considered easy.
I thought he just had to make a couple of calls and that was it.
Pensé que solo hiziese un par de llamadas y ya estaba.