The simple present tense of hacerse is used to describe actions or states that are happening or occurring in the present moment. For example, Me hago mayor cada año. (I get older every year.)

Hacerse is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense. You’ll need to memorize each form individually.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Hacerse (to become) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Hacerse generally means to become or to get, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To become: for example, Me hago mayor cada año (I become older every year).

To get (a quality or condition): for example, Se hace tarde (It’s getting late).

To turn into: for example, El agua se hace hielo (The water turns into ice).

To pretend: for example, Se hace el tonto (He pretends to be silly).

To get used to: for example, Me hago a la idea (I get used to the idea).

To make oneself (reflexive): for example, Me hago un café (I make myself a coffee).

Colloquial: To get (in trouble, pregnant, etc.): for example, Se hace la loca (She gets herself in trouble, slang).

Examples

Examples of Hacerse in the Present Tense

Cada mañana me hago un café antes de salir de casa. (Every morning I make myself a coffee before leaving the house.)

¿Qué te haces en el pelo? Se ve muy bien. (What do you do to your hair? It looks really good.)

Ella se hace la desentendida cuando le pregunto sobre sus planes. (She plays dumb when I ask her about her plans.)

En esta ciudad, el tráfico se hace muy pesado durante las horas pico. (In this city, traffic gets really heavy during rush hour.)

Mis amigos se hacen los graciosos todo el tiempo. (My friends are always trying to be funny.)

¿A qué hora te haces la cama por la mañana? (What time do you make your bed in the morning?)

Ella se hace ilusiones de ganar la lotería. (She gets her hopes up about winning the lottery.)

En la oficina, me hago cargo de las finanzas. (At the office, I’m in charge of finances.)

Cuando estoy estresado, me hago un té de hierbas. (When I’m stressed, I make myself an herbal tea.)

¿Cómo te haces ese peinado tan lindo? (How do you do that pretty hairstyle?)

Él se hace el tonto para no tener que trabajar. (He plays dumb so he doesn’t have to work.)

La situación política se hace cada vez más tensa. (The political situation is becoming increasingly tense.)

Ella se hace amiga de todos en la oficina. (She becomes friends with everyone at the office.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Hacerse (to become) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.