The Present Subjunctive of Hacerse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action becoming or happening. For example, Espero que te hagas rico. (I hope you become rich.)

Hacerse is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each subject pronoun.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Hacerse (to become) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of hacerse is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations.

To become: This meaning refers to undergoing a transformation or change. For example, Espero que te hagas médico. (I hope you become a doctor.)

To get (something done): This usage implies getting something accomplished or achieved. For example, Es importante que te hagas un chequeo médico. (It’s important that you get a medical check-up.)

To pretend: This meaning conveys acting or pretending to be something else. For example, No te hagas el tonto. (Don’t pretend to be dumb.)

To become (in a figurative sense): This usage refers to acquiring a particular trait or characteristic. For example, Con el tiempo, te harás más paciente. (Over time, you’ll become more patient.)

To get used to: This meaning implies adapting or becoming accustomed to something. For example, Con el tiempo, te harás a la idea. (Over time, you’ll get used to the idea.)

To move (to a place): In some contexts, it can mean to relocate or move to a different place. For example, Espero que te hagas para acá. (I hope you move over here.)

Examples

Examples of Hacerse in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que te hagas un chequeo médico anual. (It’s important that you get an annual medical checkup.)

Ojalá que tu hermano se haga millonario algún día. (Hopefully your brother will become a millionaire someday.)

Para aprobar el examen, es necesario que te hagas un plan de estudio. (To pass the exam, it’s necessary that you make a study plan for yourself.)

Mamá quiere que me haga chef cuando sea grande. (Mom wants me to become a chef when I grow up.)

Para viajar más seguido, tengo que hacerme de más dinero. (To travel more often, I have to get more money.)

Mis amigos esperan que algún día me haga famoso. (My friends hope that someday I’ll become famous.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que te hagas independiente. (Although it takes work, it’s important that you become independent.)

Ojalá que tu proyecto se haga realidad pronto. (Hopefully your project will become a reality soon.)

Mamá espera que algún día me haga un gran profesional. (Mom hopes that someday I’ll become a great professional.)

Es importante que te hagas cargo de tus responsabilidades. (It’s important that you take charge of your responsibilities.)

Ojalá que tu negocio se haga muy próspero. (Hopefully your business will become very prosperous.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.