hazlo
/as-lo/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si tienes tarea, hazlo ahora mismo.
A1If you have homework, do it right now.
No sé si debería llamar. — ¡Claro que sí, hazlo!
A2I don't know if I should call. — Of course you should, do it!
El plan es arriesgado, pero si crees que funcionará, hazlo.
B1The plan is risky, but if you think it will work, do it.
💡 Grammar Points
Command + 'it' = One Word
'Hazlo' is actually two words combined: 'haz' (the command 'do') and 'lo' ('it'). In Spanish, when you give a positive command and want to add a word like 'it', 'him', or 'her', you attach it directly to the end of the verb.
The Informal 'You' Command
'Hazlo' is the informal way to tell one person to do something. You'd use it with a friend, a family member, or someone your age. It comes from the 'tú' form of the verb 'hacer' (to do/make).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Negative Commands are Different
Mistake: "A common mistake is trying to say 'don't do it' like this: 'No hazlo.'"
Correction: The correct way is 'No lo hagas'. When you make the command negative ('don't...'), the little word 'lo' jumps to the front, and the verb form itself changes.
⭐ Usage Tips
For Quick Encouragement
Use 'hazlo' when you want to give a quick, direct instruction or to encourage someone. It sounds very natural and is used all the time. For example: '¿Debería intentarlo? — ¡Sí, hazlo!' (Should I try? — Yes, do it!).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hazlo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly tells a friend 'Don't do it'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'hazlo' and 'hágalo'?
'Hazlo' is the informal command you'd use with a friend (the 'tú' form). 'Hágalo' is the formal command you'd use with someone you want to show respect to, like a boss, a stranger, or an older person (the 'usted' form).
Can I attach other words to 'haz'?
Yes! You can attach other little words that mean 'me', 'you', 'us', etc. For example, 'házmelo' means 'do it for me' (haz + me + lo). The rules can get a bit tricky, but the basic idea is the same.