Confusing 'Hacer' and 'Hacerse'

When 'hacernos' is used, the 'nos' means 'ourselves.' It's like saying 'to make ourselves' or 'to become ourselves.' This is the reflexive form of the verb.

The 'nos' is part of the verb

When you have two verbs (like 'querer' + 'hacernos'), the pronoun 'nos' usually sticks to the end of the second verb (the infinitive), or it can be placed before the conjugated verb: 'Nos queremos hacer' or 'Queremos hacernos'.

Placement of the Pronoun

Use 'hacerse' when the change is often intentional, gradual, or related to profession/identity. Think of it as 'making yourself' into something.

Becoming Something

Extremely common, used whenever the action of 'doing' or 'making' affects 'us' or 'ourselves'.

Forgetting the 'to us'

In this case, the action of 'hacer' (to do/make) is directed 'to us.' The 'nos' is the indirect object, telling you who benefits from the action.

The 'nos' means 'to us'

The 'thing' being made (e.g., 'la cena') is the direct object, and 'nos' (us) is the indirect object, receiving the benefit of that action.

Indirect Object vs. Direct Object

Whenever you ask someone to do something *for* your group, you'll likely use this form: '¿Podrías hacernos este trabajo?'

Asking for Favors

Very common, used when an action is performed for the benefit of 'us'.

Comprehensive guide to the Spanish word 'hacernos,' covering its uses as 'to make ourselves/to become' and 'to do/make for us,' with examples and irregular verb conjugations.

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future

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