hechos
/AY-chos/
facts
When "hechos" means facts, it refers to information that is verifiable.
hechos(noun)
facts
?verifiable information
,events
?happenings or incidents
deeds
?actions or accomplishments (often heroic)
📝 In Action
Necesitamos pruebas concretas y no solo opiniones; dame los hechos.
A2We need concrete proof and not just opinions; give me the facts.
Los hechos de la semana pasada cambiaron todo el plan.
B1Last week's events changed the entire plan.
El héroe fue recordado por sus valientes hechos.
B2The hero was remembered for his brave deeds.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in '-os', remember that 'hechos' (facts/events) is a masculine word, so you must use masculine articles and adjectives: 'los hechos' (the facts).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb Forms
Mistake: "Using 'han hechos' when meaning 'they have done'."
Correction: When used with the verb 'haber' (to have), the form is always singular and masculine: 'han hecho'. Only use 'hechos' when it’s a noun (facts) or an adjective (made).
As an adjective, "hechos" means made or constructed, referring to multiple finished items.
hechos(adjective)
made
?constructed or created (plural)
,done
?completed (plural)
cooked
?food that is ready (plural)
,finished
?tasks that are completed (plural)
📝 In Action
Los postres están hechos. ¡Podemos comer ya!
A2The desserts are done/ready. We can eat now!
Esos muebles fueron hechos a mano por mi abuelo.
B1Those pieces of furniture were made by hand by my grandfather.
Los cambios están hechos y aprobados.
B2The changes are made and approved.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'hechos' must agree in number and gender with the noun it describes. Since it ends in '-os', it describes plural masculine nouns (e.g., 'los platos hechos', the done dishes). The feminine plural is 'hechas'.
Irregular Participle
'Hecho' is the special form of the verb 'hacer' (to do/make) used after the main action is complete. It is totally irregular—you just have to memorize it!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Forms with Ser/Estar
Mistake: "Using 'son hechos' instead of 'están hechos' when describing a temporary state (like food being ready)."
Correction: Use 'estar' (están hechos) when describing the result or state of being made/cooked. Use 'ser' (fueron hechos) only when describing the original creator or permanent origin (The chairs *were made* by him).
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Ready' Shortcut
When talking about food, 'estar hecho' is the standard way to say it's cooked or ready to eat, much faster than saying 'estar cocinado'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hechos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'hechos' as a noun (facts/events)?
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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'.