haced
ah-SAYD
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Haced los deberes antes de salir!
A2Do your homework before going out!
Haced el favor de guardar silencio.
B1Do [us] the favor of staying quiet.
Haced lo que queráis, no me importa.
B2Do whatever you all want, I don't mind.
💡 Grammar Points
The D-Rule for Commands
To give a command to a group in Spain, simply take the dictionary form of the verb (hacer), remove the 'r', and add a 'd' (haced). It's one of the few completely regular patterns for commands!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing haced with hacer
Mistake: "Using 'hacer' when telling friends to do something."
Correction: Use 'haced'. While many native speakers lazily use the 'r' version, 'haced' with a 'd' is the grammatically correct way to give a command to a group.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Check
If you are in Latin America, you won't use 'haced'. Instead, use 'hagan' when talking to any group of people.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: haced
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Madrid and want to tell a group of friends to 'make the dinner', what would you say?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'haced' formal or informal?
It is informal. It is used when speaking to a group of people you are on a first-name basis with (friends, family, colleagues).
Why don't I hear 'haced' in Mexico?
In Mexico and the rest of Latin America, the 'vosotros' form is not used. People use 'ustedes' for all groups, so they would say 'hagan' instead of 'haced'.