Hice
/iθe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, Hice means "I made".
The term is used to indicate that you created or produced something. This includes physical creation, such as making an object, as well as abstract actions like making a deal or making a mistake.
How does it change in a sentence?
Hice is the first-person singular preterite form of the verb hacer.
How do you pronounce it?
/iθe/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying hací. English speakers often make this mistake by applying regular conjugation patterns to the irregular verb hacer. The correct form is hice.
Did you know?
- While hice can mean 'I made' or 'I did', it is also used in weather expressions. To say 'it was hot' in a general sense, a speaker might use the verb hacer because the weather is something the environment 'makes'.
- The spelling of hice hides its connection to the English word 'fact', as both stem from the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'.
- The verb hacer is so central to the language that the phrase no hace nada is used to describe someone who is lazy or useless, rather than just saying they didn't make anything.
Examples in context
- Yo hice un trato.I made a deal.This sentence shows how to use Hice to express making a deal.Tatoeba #4612823 by Francisco_M, translation #2380375 by CK
- Hice feliz a John.I made John happy.This sentence demonstrates how to use Hice when expressing that you made someone happy.Tatoeba #618629 by Shishir, translation #253937 by CN
- Éstos los hice yo.I made these.This sentence illustrates the use of Hice when identifying yourself as the person who made specific items.Tatoeba #6694320 by arh, translation #3819947 by CK
- Hoy hice una deliciosa tarta para el postre.Today, I made a delicious cake for dessert.
- El año pasado hice un viaje inolvidable a España.Last year, I made an unforgettable trip to Spain.
- Realicé una investigación exhaustiva sobre el tema.I conducted a thorough investigation on the subject.
- Ayer hice una pizza deliciosa en casa.Yesterday, I made a delicious pizza at home.
- Hice un dibujo para ti.I made a drawing for you.
- Me fabriqué un disfraz para la fiesta.I whipped up a costume for the party.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are in the kitchen looking at a cake.
- SofíaHice este pastel para ti.I made this cake for you.
- Mateo¡Está delicioso, Sofía!It is delicious, Sofía!
- Sofía¿Te gusta el sabor?Do you like the flavor?
- MateoSí, me encanta.Yes, I love it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
