Hecho
/et͡ʃo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "will do" is expressed as Hecho.
The phrase is used to express an affirmative "yes".
Meaning: affirmative yes (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Mexico, the colloquial word Dale is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/etʃo/
Did you know?
- The word hecho is a linguistic sibling to the English word 'fact'. Both descend from the Latin word factus, meaning 'done' or 'made'.
- In Argentina, dale is so versatile that it can be used to start a conversation, agree to a plan or even urge someone to hurry up.
- In some contexts, hecho is used to mean 'ready'. If a meal is hecho, it is not just 'done' in the sense of a task, but fully prepared and cooked.
Examples in context
- El informe estará listo mañana por la mañana. ¿Podría revisarlo? – Sí, lo haré.The report will be ready tomorrow morning. Could you review it? – Yes, I will do it.
- ¿Podría ayudarme a llevar estas cajas? – Con gusto, lo haré.Could you help me carry these boxes? – With pleasure, I will do it.
- ¿Puedes traer algo de beber para la fiesta? – ¡Claro, dale!Can you bring something to drink for the party? – Sure, will do!
- ¡Hecho! Lo hago ahora mismo.Will do! I'll do it right now.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are organizing their chores at home.
- MateoElena, ¿puedes sacar la basura?Elena, can you take out the trash?
- ElenaHecho, lo hago en un momento.Will do, I'll do it in a moment.
- MateoGracias, eres muy amable.Thanks, you are very kind.
- ElenaNo hay problema, Mateo.No problem, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hecho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
