hágalo
AH-gah-loh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si el jefe le pide que lo haga, hágalo inmediatamente.
A2If the boss asks you to do it, do it immediately.
No lo piense más, hágalo ahora mismo.
B1Don't think about it anymore, do it right now.
El pastel está listo. Hágalo enfriar antes de servir.
B2The cake is ready. Make it cool down before serving.
💡 Grammar Points
The Structure of 'Hágalo'
This word is a combination of two parts: 'haga' (the formal command for 'do') and 'lo' (the word that means 'it' or 'the thing').
Attaching the Pronoun
When you give a direct, positive command, the pronoun ('lo', 'la', 'me', etc.) always attaches to the end of the verb, becoming one word.
The Required Accent Mark
Because adding 'lo' makes the word longer, Spanish must add an accent mark (há-ga-lo) to keep the stress on the same syllable as the original verb 'haga'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplaced Accent
Mistake: "Hagalo (no accent)"
Correction: Hágalo. Without the accent, the stress shifts to the middle syllable ('ha-GA-lo'), which is incorrect. The stress must stay on the first syllable.
Separating the Command
Mistake: "Usted haga lo"
Correction: Hágalo. In Spanish, the pronoun must be attached when giving an affirmative command. You cannot separate them.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
Remember that 'hágalo' is formal (for 'usted'). If you are speaking informally to a friend (tú), the command changes to 'hazlo'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hágalo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'hágalo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'hágalo' instead of 'hazlo'?
Use 'hágalo' when you are addressing someone formally, such as a boss, a customer, or any adult you would address as 'usted'. Use 'hazlo' for friends, children, or people you address as 'tú'.
Can I use other pronouns with the 'haga' command?
Yes! You can attach any pronoun. For example, 'hágala' (do it/make it, referring to a feminine thing), 'háganos' (do it for us), or 'hágaselo' (do it for him/her/them).