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hechos

AY-chos/ˈeʧos/

“hechos” means “facts” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

facts, events

Also: deeds
NounmA1
A collection of four brightly colored, distinct geometric blocks resting on a flat surface, symbolizing verifiable facts.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos pruebas concretas y no solo opiniones; dame los hechos.

A2

We need concrete proof and not just opinions; give me the facts.

Los hechos de la semana pasada cambiaron todo el plan.

B1

Last week's events changed the entire plan.

El héroe fue recordado por sus valientes hechos.

B2

The hero was remembered for his brave deeds.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • datos (data)
  • sucesos (happenings)

Antonyms

  • ficción (fiction)

Common Collocations

  • los hechos reales – the actual facts
  • un hecho consumado – a done deal/fait accompli

Idioms & Expressions

  • Poner los hechos sobre la mesa – To lay the cards on the table/present the facts clearly

made, done

Also: cooked, finished
Two brightly painted wooden toy airplanes sitting side-by-side, illustrating items that have been constructed or made.
infinitivehacer (to make/to do)
gerundhaciendo (making/doing)
past Participlehecho (made/done)

📝 In Action

Los postres están hechos. ¡Podemos comer ya!

A2

The desserts are done/ready. We can eat now!

Esos muebles fueron hechos a mano por mi abuelo.

B1

Those pieces of furniture were made by hand by my grandfather.

Los cambios están hechos y aprobados.

B2

The changes are made and approved.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • por hacer (yet to be done)

Common Collocations

  • bien hechos – well-made

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "hechos" in Spanish:

deeds→events→facts→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hechos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'hechos' as a noun (facts/events)?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin *factum*, meaning 'a thing done' or 'deed.' This ancient Latin root is shared with the English words 'fact' and 'feat,' highlighting the connection between something real (a fact) and something accomplished (a deed).

First recorded: 13th century (in similar forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: feitosItalian: fatti

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'hechos' (noun) and 'hecho' (participle)?

'Hechos' is the plural masculine noun meaning 'facts' or 'events' (Los hechos = The facts). 'Hecho' is the irregular past participle of the verb 'hacer' (to make/do). When used as an adjective, it changes form (hecho, hecha, hechos, hechas), but when used with the helping verb 'haber' (to have done), it stays as 'hecho'.

Since 'hechos' comes from 'hacer,' why doesn't 'hacer' follow the normal -er verb pattern?

'Hacer' is one of Spanish's highly common, powerful verbs that has been around forever. These verbs often keep their older, irregular forms from Latin. This means you must memorize 'hacer's' forms, including the irregular past participle 'hecho'.