hecho
/ˈet͡ʃo/masculine
The English word deed can be translated into Spanish as hecho. Wiktionary also lists fecho.
Meaning: action (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hecho | /ˈet͡ʃo/ | masculine |
| fecho | /ˈfet͡ʃo/ | masculine |
hecho is used to refer to an action. You can use the phrase buenas acciones to say "good deeds" or malas acciones to say "bad deeds."
Which one should you use?
While hecho can mean deed, it is most commonly used to mean a fact. When you want to refer to a deed in the sense of a physical or intentional act, the word acción is often a more natural choice than hecho.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of hecho is hechos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈetʃo/
Did you know?
- In legal contexts, a property deed is often called an escritura rather than using the word hecho.
- The word hecho shares the same root as the Latin 'facio', which means 'I do'. This makes it a distant relative of the English word 'factory', a place where 'deeds' of production happen.
- While hecho refers to a deed, the word hechos is the standard Spanish title for the 'Acts' of the Apostles in the New Testament.
Examples in context
- Tenemos que preparar la escritura de la propiedadWe need to prepare the deed for the property
- Necesito obtener una copia de la escritura de propiedadI need to get a copy of the property deed
- Tenemos que mostrar el título de propiedad para realizar la ventaWe need to show the deed to proceed with the sale
- Es importante hacer buenas acciones cada díaIt is important to do good deeds every day
- Las malas acciones siempre tienen consecuenciasBad deeds always have consequences
- El hecho de que llegues tarde me molesta.The fact that you arrive late bothers me.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a kind act by a neighbor.
- DanielEl vecino ayudó a todos ayer.The neighbor helped everyone yesterday.
- LucíaFue un hecho muy generoso.It was a very generous deed.
- DanielSí, necesitamos más gente así.Yes, we need more people like that.
- LucíaEstoy de acuerdo, Daniel.I agree, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deed” translations and entries hecho, fecho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
