hechas
“hechas” means “made” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
made, done
Also: finished
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¿Las galletas ya están hechas?
A2Are the cookies made/ready yet?
Las camas quedaron bien hechas después de la limpieza.
B1The beds were well made after the cleaning.
constructed
Also: composed of
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Las estatuas fueron hechas de mármol blanco.
B1The statues were made/constructed from white marble.
Estas decisiones serán hechas por el comité.
B2These decisions will be made by the committee.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'hechas'?
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'Hechas' comes from the Latin verb *facere*, meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. It is the feminine plural form of the highly irregular Spanish past participle, which evolved directly from the Latin form.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hechas' a verb conjugation?
Not exactly. 'Hechas' is the feminine plural form of the past participle ('hecho'). It acts like an adjective, changing to match the gender and number of the person or thing being described, but it originates from the verb 'hacer'.
How do I know when to use 'hechas' versus 'hecho'?
You use 'hechas' only if the noun you are describing is feminine and plural (e.g., 'las casas'). If the noun is masculine plural (e.g., 'los platos'), you use 'hechos'. If it is singular, you use 'hecha' or 'hecho'.