rehacer
/reaˈθeɾ/
The English phrase 'to redo' is translated into Spanish as rehacer. Wiktionary also lists asegundar and segundar.
Meaning: to do again (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| rehacer | /reaˈθeɾ/ /reaˈseɾ/ |
| asegundar | /aseɡundaɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
| segundar | /seɡunˈdaɾ/ |
| refacer (disused) |
While it means 'to redo', it often carries the nuance of 'remaking' or 'reconstructing' something from scratch or significantly altering it. If you wish to avoid using this specific single verb, you can also use the phrase hacerlo de nuevo to express the same idea.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb rehacer is a compound of the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') and the verb hacer (meaning 'to do' or 'to make').
Which one should you use?
rehacer is the standard term used when you need to redo a task or an object.
How do you pronounce it?
/reaˈθeɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the form refacer. Although English speakers may be tempted to use it by analogy with the English word 'reface', this form is obsolete and you should use rehacer instead.
Did you know?
- The verb hacer actually shares a common ancestor with the English word 'fact', as both stem from the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'.
- The root verb hacer is so fundamental that it is used in the phrase hacer tiempo, which means to kill time or stall, rather than actually 'making' time.
- Spanish has a specific distinction between rehacer, which implies rebuilding or remaking, and repetir, which simply means to perform the same action again.
Examples in context
- Lo voy a rehacer.I'm going to redo it.This sentence shows how to use rehacer to talk about redoing an object or task.Tatoeba #6707002 by arh, translation #11180944 by DJ_Saidez
- Recurriré a la cirugía estética para rehacerme la nariz.I'll turn to cosmetic surgery to redo my nose.This example uses rehacer in the context of cosmetic surgery.Tatoeba #8668372 by arh, translation #10278744 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Debería rehacer el primer plano de la quinta viñeta, esa expresión no acaba de convencerme.I should redo the close-up in the fifth panel, that expression didn't convince me just now.This sentence demonstrates using rehacer when referring to redoing a specific part of a creative work like a drawing.Tatoeba #10277791 by Seael, translation #10278364 by LimeGreenTeknii
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are reviewing a project at work.
- LucíaEste informe tiene muchos errores.This report has many mistakes.
- JavierLo siento, voy a rehacer el documento.I'm sorry, I am going to redo the document.
- LucíaGracias, Javier. Hazlo con calma.Thanks, Javier. Take your time.
- JavierEstá bien, lo tendré listo mañana.Alright, I will have it ready tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “redo” translations and entries rehacer, segundar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rehacer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
