haga
“haga” means “(that I/he/she/you) do” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
(that I/he/she/you) do, (that I/he/she/you) make
Also: (that it) be
📝 In Action
Espero que mi amigo me haga un favor.
A2I hope my friend does me a favor.
No creo que él haga todo el trabajo solo.
B1I don't think he will do all the work alone.
Cuando usted haga la cena, avíseme.
B1When you make dinner, let me know.
Ojalá que haga buen tiempo mañana para ir a la playa.
A2I hope the weather is good tomorrow to go to the beach.
Do, Make
📝 In Action
Señor, haga la fila aquí, por favor.
A1Sir, make the line here, please.
Haga clic en el botón para continuar.
A2Click the button to continue.
No haga ruido, el bebé está durmiendo.
A1Don't make noise, the baby is sleeping.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: haga
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'haga' to give a direct, formal command?
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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
'Haga' comes from the verb 'hacer', which traces back to the Latin word 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. The big change from 'f' to 'h' is a classic sound shift that happened as Latin evolved into Spanish.
First recorded: Forms related to 'facere' have existed since ancient Latin.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'haga' and 'hace'?
'Hace' states a fact (e.g., 'Él hace la tarea' - He does the homework). 'Haga' is used for non-facts, like wishes ('Espero que él haga la tarea' - I hope he does the homework) or formal commands ('Haga la tarea' - Do the homework).
When do I use 'haga' vs. 'haz'?
They are both commands, but for different people. Use 'haz' when talking to a friend, family member, or someone you call 'tú' (informal 'you'). Use 'haga' when talking to someone you should show respect to, like a boss, an older person, or a stranger you would call 'usted' (formal 'you').