Coffee Break Spanish How to use 'hacerse' in Spanish | A Coffee Break with Anabel
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Sep 18, 2025 Discover the versatile Spanish verb 'hacerse' as Anabel sheds light on its various uses. From expressing transformation in professions and personal identities to getting used to new situations, this discussion opens up a world of conversational possibilities. Learn how to navigate phrases like 'hacerse a' and 'hacerse con' effortlessly. By the end, you'll feel confident using 'hacerse' in everyday contexts and understand its nuances better.
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Birthday Comment Sparked The Lesson
- Annabelle recalls a colleague saying "me hago mayor" on their birthday and replying playfully.
- She uses this personal moment to introduce the verb hacerse and its everyday use.
Hacerse As 'To Become' For Major Changes
- Hacerse is reflexive and often means "to become" for changes like age, profession, wealth, religion, or ideology.
- It can be followed by either a noun or an adjective to describe the new state.
Clara Example Shows Two Tenses
- Annabelle gives an example: "Clara se ha hecho doctora y se está haciendo muy rica."
- She shows both perfect and continuous forms to mean "has become a doctor" and "is becoming rich."