hazlo ahora
/aθlo aoɾa/from spelling rules
To say "do it now" in Spanish, use hazlo ahora.
This phrase is used as a command to tell someone to perform a specific action immediately.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb haz (do), the object pronoun lo (it) and the adverb ahora (now).
Which one should you use?
Hazlo ahora uses the informal tú command form, while hágalo ahora uses the formal usted command form.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the object pronoun lo is attached directly to the end of the affirmative imperative verb haz. When speaking to someone using the formal usted instead of the informal tú, you should use hágalo ahora instead of hazlo ahora.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθlo aoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word ahora evolved from the Old Spanish word agora, which was once considered a 'rustic vulgarity' by 17th-century writers like Quevedo.
Examples in context
- Hazlo ahora para que no te olvides.Do it now, so you don't forget it.This sentence shows how to use hazlo ahora to express doing something so one does not forget.Tatoeba #1533010 by marcelostockle, translation #942439 by spockofvulcan
- Hazlo ahora.Do it now.This sentence is a direct use of hazlo ahora.Tatoeba #2079102 by Shishir, translation #435763 by CK
- Realízalo de inmediato para cumplir con el plazoCarry it out immediately to meet the deadline
- Proceda a hacerlo ahoraProceed to do it now
- Hazlo ya, no tenemos mucho tiempoDo it now, we don't have much time
- ¡Hazlo ya, vamos a llegar tarde!Do it now, we're going to be late!
- Sí, señor. Lo haré de inmediatoYes, sir. I will do it immediately
- Si quieres terminar pronto, hazlo ahora.If you want to finish soon, do it now.
Example conversation
Elena is procrastinating on a task and Mateo is encouraging her.
- MateoElena, es un trabajo muy importante.Elena, it is a very important task.
- ElenaLo sé, pero tengo pereza.I know, but I feel lazy.
- MateoNo esperes más, hazlo ahora.Don't wait any longer, do it now.
- ElenaTienes razón, voy a empezar.You are right, I'm going to start.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ahora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
