hazlo
“hazlo” means “do it” in Spanish (Giving a command or instruction.).
do itAlso: make it
📝 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.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: hazlo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly tells a friend 'Don't do it'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
This word is a combination of two parts. 'Haz' comes from the Latin verb 'facere', which meant 'to do' or 'to make'. 'Lo' comes from the Latin word 'illum', which meant 'that' or 'it'. Over time, Spanish started attaching these little words directly to positive commands.
First recorded: This form of combining a command with a pronoun has been part of Spanish for centuries, appearing in texts from as early as the 12th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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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.