hacerme
/ah-SEHR-meh/
to become (oneself)
Hacerme can mean 'to become' (oneself), referring to a change in status or profession.
hacerme(verb)
to become (oneself)
?change in status or profession
,to make myself
?physical or mental effort on oneself
to get used to
?hacerse a algo
,to pretend to be
?hacerse el/la + adjective
📝 In Action
Mi sueño es hacerme famoso con mi música.
B1My dream is to become famous with my music.
Necesito una semana para hacerme al horario nuevo.
B1I need a week to get used to the new schedule.
Para evitar el trabajo, decidió hacerme el dormido.
B2To avoid work, he decided to pretend to be asleep (make himself the sleeping one).
💡 Grammar Points
Pronoun Placement (The 'Me')
The 'me' is attached to the end ONLY when the verb is in the infinitive ('hacerme'), the gerund ('haciéndome'), or the affirmative imperative ('hazme'). In all other tenses, the 'me' moves to the front: 'Yo me hago'.
Hacerse vs. Ser
'Hacerse' is used when the change is voluntary, gradual, or requires effort (e.g., professions, beliefs, or age). For inherent qualities that just 'are', use 'ser'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Hacerse' and 'Llegar a ser'
Mistake: "Usar 'llegar a ser' para cambios profesionales simples: 'Quiero llegar a ser doctor.'"
Correction: Use 'hacerme' for changes that require effort and will: 'Quiero hacerme doctor.' ('Llegar a ser' implies a very long, difficult process.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Pretend' Structure
To say you are pretending, use 'hacerse el/la + adjective': 'Se hace el tonto' (He pretends to be the fool).
Hacerme can also mean 'to do me' or 'to make me', referring to an action performed for or toward the speaker.
hacerme(verb)
to do me
?performing an action for or toward the speaker
,to make for me
?creating something for the speaker
to cause me
?involuntary result or emotion
📝 In Action
¿Podrías hacerme un café, por favor?
A1Could you make me a coffee, please?
No quiero hacerme daño. (Often used with the reflexive verb, but structurally the object pronoun is retained.)
A2I don't want to hurt myself.
Esa película solo va a hacerme llorar.
B1That movie is only going to make me cry.
💡 Grammar Points
Direct or Indirect Recipient
In this usage, 'me' can be either the direct object (the thing that receives the action) or the indirect object (the person the action is done to/for). For example, in 'hacerme un café,' 'me' is the indirect object (for whom) and 'café' is the direct object.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplaced Pronoun
Mistake: "Decir: 'Yo hacer el favor.'"
Correction: When the infinitive is attached to another conjugated verb (like 'poder'), you must attach 'me' to the end: '¿Puedes hacerme un favor?'
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Causation
Use 'hacerme' followed by an infinitive verb to mean 'to cause me to do something' or 'to force me to feel something': 'Me hizo reír' (He made me laugh).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hacerme
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'hacerme' in the sense of 'to become' (Definition 1)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hacerme' the same as 'hacer'?
'Hacerme' is the infinitive 'hacer' with the pronoun 'me' attached. If you just use 'hacer,' the action doesn't involve or target the speaker. 'Hacerme' specifically means 'to do/make *to me*' or 'to *become* myself' (reflexive).
Why is 'hacerme' sometimes translated as 'to become'?
When 'hacer' is used reflexively (as 'hacerse'), it takes on a special meaning of transformation or change, often regarding a profession, belief, or state, which is best translated as 'to become' in English.