hecho
/EH-choh/
Just like a magnifying glass reveals a detail, 'hecho' as a noun points to a specific fact, event, or deed.
hecho (Noun)
📝 In Action
De hecho, prefiero el té.
A2In fact, I prefer tea.
El hecho es que no tenemos suficiente tiempo.
B1The fact is that we don't have enough time.
Fue un hecho histórico muy importante.
B1It was a very important historical event.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Super Useful Phrase
'De hecho' is your go-to phrase for saying 'in fact' or 'actually'. Use it to add a surprising or clarifying detail to what you just said.
This form of 'hecho' tells you an action from the verb 'hacer' (to do/make) is complete, like this bread that has been made.
hecho (Verb (Past Participle))
📝 In Action
¿Has hecho la cama?
A2Have you made the bed?
Nunca he hecho paracaidismo.
B1I have never gone skydiving.
Cuando llegamos, ya habían hecho la cena.
B2When we arrived, they had already made dinner.
💡 Grammar Points
Your Partner for Perfect Tenses
'Hecho' teams up with the verb 'haber' (he, has, ha, hemos, habéis, han) to talk about things that 'have been done'. In these cases, 'hecho' always stays the same and never changes.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Say 'Hacido'
Mistake: "Yo he hacido la tarea."
Correction: Yo he hecho la tarea. The verb 'hacer' is irregular, so its past form is 'hecho', not the regular '-ido' ending you might expect.
As an adjective, 'hecho' describes what something is made of, like this chair that is 'hecho de madera' (made of wood).
hecho (Adjective)
📝 In Action
La mesa está hecha de madera.
A2The table is made of wood.
El trabajo ya está hecho.
A2The work is already done.
Mi hijo ya es un hombre hecho y derecho.
C1My son is already a proper, grown-up man.
💡 Grammar Points
Match the Noun!
When 'hecho' is used to describe something, it must match that thing in gender and number. You'll see 'hecho' (masculine singular), 'hecha' (feminine singular), 'hechos' (masculine plural), and 'hechas' (feminine plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Match Gender
Mistake: "La cena está hecho."
Correction: La cena está hecha. Because 'cena' is a feminine word, the adjective describing it must also be feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spotting 'Handmade'
Look for the phrase 'hecho a mano' on crafts and products. It's a very common way to say 'handmade' and indicates good quality.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hecho
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'hecho' to mean 'fact'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'hecho' and 'hacido'?
'Hecho' is the correct past participle of 'hacer' (to do/make). 'Hacido' is a common error for learners but does not exist in Spanish. Always use 'hecho' for 'done' or 'made'.
How do I know if 'hecho' is an adjective or part of a verb?
Look at the word it's with. If it's a form of 'haber' (like 'he', 'has', 'ha'), it's part of a verb tense (e.g., 'he hecho' - I have done). If it's with 'estar' or 'ser' and describes a noun (e.g., 'la casa está hecha de ladrillo' - the house is made of brick), it's acting as an adjective and needs to match the noun's gender and number.