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    hacer esperar a alguien

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This expression uses the causative verb 'hacer' (to make) followed by an infinitive verb ('esperar' - to wait) and an indirect object ('a alguien' - to someone). The structure 'hacer + infinitive' means 'to cause someone/something to do something'. The 'a' before 'alguien' is the personal 'a' required when a direct or indirect object is a person or personified entity.

    Sample sentences

    No me gusta hacer esperar a la gente.

    I don't like making people wait.

    El médico nos hizo esperar casi una hora en la sala de espera.

    The doctor made us wait almost an hour in the waiting room.

    ¿Vas a hacer esperar a tu jefe por este informe?

    Are you going to make your boss wait for this report?

    Quick facts

    verb_conjugation:The verb 'hacer' conjugates according to the subject causing the action (e.g., 'yo hago', 'tú haces', 'él hace'), while 'esperar' remains in its infinitive form. The 'a' preceding the object ('alguien') is crucial for indicating a person.

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    Example

    No me gusta hacer esperar a la gente.

    I don't like making people wait.

    El médico nos hizo esperar casi una hora en la sala de espera.

    The doctor made us wait almost an hour in the waiting room.

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