haciéndolo
“haciéndolo” means “doing it” in Spanish (performing an action).
doing it, making it
Also: carrying it out
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Llevo horas con este informe, pero ya estoy terminando. ¡Estoy haciéndolo!
A2I've been working on this report for hours, but I'm finishing now. I am doing it!
Si tienes un sueño, empieza haciéndolo poco a poco.
B1If you have a dream, start doing it little by little.
Ella canta mientras está cocinando; siempre disfruta haciéndolo.
B1She sings while she is cooking; she always enjoys doing it.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'haciéndolo'?
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Formed by combining the gerund of the Old Spanish verb *facer* (from Latin *facere*, meaning 'to do' or 'to make') and the direct object pronoun *lo* (from Latin *illum*, meaning 'that thing').
First recorded: The combination of the gerund and enclitic pronouns is attested throughout the development of Romance languages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'haciéndolo' always mean 'doing it'?
Yes, 'haciéndolo' specifically means 'doing it' or 'making it.' The 'haciendo' part means 'doing/making,' and the 'lo' part refers to the thing being done or made.
Why is it sometimes better to say 'Lo estoy haciendo' instead of 'Estoy haciéndolo'?
Both are correct! 'Lo estoy haciendo' (pronoun before the helping verb) is often slightly more common in everyday spoken Spanish, but 'Estoy haciéndolo' (pronoun attached to the gerund) is grammatically perfect and frequently used, especially when the gerund is used without 'estar'.