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hecho

EH-chohˈe.t͡ʃo

“hecho” means “fact” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

factA2Noun

a piece of information known to be true

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done / madeA2Verb (Past Participle)

used with the verb 'haber' to talk about completed actions

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made of / fromB1Adjective

describing materials

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factAlso: event, deed

NounmA2
A magnifying glass examining a detail in a book, representing the concept of a 'fact'.

📝 In Action

De hecho, prefiero el té.

A2

In fact, I prefer tea.

El hecho es que no tenemos suficiente tiempo.

B1

The fact is that we don't have enough time.

Fue un hecho histórico muy importante.

B1

It was a very important historical event.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • de hecho – in fact, actually
  • el hecho es que... – the fact is that...
  • basado en hechos reales – based on true events

done / made

Verb (Past Participle)A2irregular er
A person proudly holding up a freshly baked, perfect-looking loaf of bread, representing something that has been 'made' or 'done'.
infinitivehacer
gerundhaciendo
past Participlehecho

📝 In Action

¿Has hecho la cama?

A2

Have you made the bed?

Nunca he hecho paracaidismo.

B1

I have never gone skydiving.

Cuando llegamos, ya habían hecho la cena.

B2

When we arrived, they had already made dinner.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • he hecho – I have done/made
  • has hecho – you have done/made
  • bien hecho – well done

made of / fromAlso: done / finished, mature / grown-up

AdjectivemB1
A close-up of a sturdy wooden chair, showing the grain of the wood clearly, illustrating something 'made of' a material.

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La mesa está hecha de madera.

A2

The table is made of wood.

El trabajo ya está hecho.

A2

The work is already done.

Mi hijo ya es un hombre hecho y derecho.

C1

My son is already a proper, grown-up man.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hecho a mano – handmade
  • hecho en México – made in Mexico
  • estar hecho polvo – to be exhausted

Idioms & Expressions

  • un hombre hecho y derecho – a proper, grown-up man; a responsible adult
  • estar hecho polvo – to be physically or emotionally exhausted

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Often confused with echonear-synonyms

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Words that translate to "hecho" in Spanish:

deedeventfact

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Quick Quiz: hecho

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'hecho' to mean 'fact'?

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👥 Word Family
hacer(to do, to make) — Verb
deshacer(to undo, to unmake) — Verb
rehacer(to redo, to remake) — Verb
hechura(workmanship, make, style) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
lechopechotechoderecho
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'factum', which meant 'a thing done' or 'an event'. 'Factum' is also the source of the English word 'fact', which is why the two words are so closely related in meaning.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: feitoFrench: faitItalian: fatto

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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.