hacernos
“hacernos” means “to make ourselves” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to make ourselves, to become
Also: to get (used to something)
📝 In Action
Queremos hacernos millonarios antes de los 40.
B1We want to make ourselves millionaires before 40 (or: We want to become millionaires).
Es difícil hacernos a la idea de que ya no está aquí.
B2It's difficult for us to get used to the idea that he is no longer here.
Vamos a hacernos responsables del proyecto.
A2We are going to make ourselves responsible for the project (or: We are going to take responsibility).
to make for us, to do for us
Also: to cause us
📝 In Action
Necesitas venir a hacernos la comida hoy.
A1You need to come and make lunch for us today.
¿Puedes hacernos un favor muy grande?
A1Can you do a very big favor for us?
Sus chistes siempre logran hacernos reír.
B1His jokes always manage to make us laugh.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: hacernos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'hacernos' to mean 'to become' (Definition 1)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'hacer' comes from the Latin verb *facere*, meaning 'to make' or 'to do.' The 'nos' is the standard pronoun for 'us' or 'ourselves,' which attaches to the infinitive form.
First recorded: The root verb *hacer* has been in use since the earliest forms of Spanish (around the 10th century).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'hacer' change to 'hacernos'?
The word 'hacernos' is the base verb 'hacer' (to do/make) with the pronoun 'nos' (us/ourselves) physically attached to the end. This happens when the infinitive is used after another verb (like 'want' or 'need') or a preposition.
Is 'hacernos' always reflexive (meaning 'ourselves')?
No. 'Hacernos' can mean 'ourselves' (reflexive, like 'to become rich') OR it can mean 'to us' (indirect object, like 'to make a sandwich for us'). You have to look at the context to know which one it is.