haz
“haz” means “do” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
do, make
📝 In Action
Haz tu cama, por favor.
A1Make your bed, please.
Si no entiendes, haz una pregunta.
A2If you don't understand, ask a question.
Haz clic en el enlace para empezar.
B1Click on the link to start.
beam, bundle, sheaf
Also: face
📝 In Action
Un haz de luz solar iluminó la habitación.
B1A beam of sunlight lit up the room.
Recogió un haz de espárragos en el mercado.
B2She picked up a bundle of asparagus at the market.
El enemigo agitaba un haz de flechas.
C1The enemy brandished a sheaf of arrows.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: haz
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'haz' to mean a 'beam' or 'bundle'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Interestingly, 'haz' has two completely different origins. The verb 'haz' (do/make) comes from the Latin verb 'facere', which means 'to do'. The noun 'haz' (beam/bundle) comes from the Latin word 'fascis', meaning 'a bundle of sticks'. This is why their meanings are so different!
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'haz', 'hace', and 'haces'?
Great question! They all come from the verb 'hacer'. 'Haz' is a command you give to a friend ('Do this!'). 'Haces' is what you use to say a friend does something ('Tú haces ejercicio' - 'You exercise'). 'Hace' is for what he, she, or a formal 'you' does ('Él hace la cena' - 'He makes dinner').
Is 'haz' formal or informal?
When it's a verb, 'haz' is always informal. It's the command form for 'tú'. For a formal command, you would use 'haga'. When 'haz' is a noun (beam/bundle), it's neutral and can be used in any situation.
How do I know which 'haz' is being used?
Look for clues! If you see 'el' or 'un' right before it, it's the noun: 'un haz de luz'. If it's at the beginning of a sentence and sounds like an instruction, it's the verb command: 'Haz tu tarea'.