Which to use
“hagáis” and “hágase” are a confusable Spanish pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #21,694
- “hagáis” frequency rank
- #28,784
- “hágase” frequency rank
- 50478
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | hagáis | hágase |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Segunda persona del plural (vosotros, vosotras) del presente de subjuntivo de hacer o de hacerse. | Segunda persona del singular (usted) del imperativo afirmativo de hacerse (con el pronombre «se» enclítico). |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set hagáis and hágase apart are highlighted. They share 3 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. hagáis ([aˈɣ̞ajs]) and hágase ([ˈaɣ̞ase]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 4 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 50478, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
hagáis is recorded at frequency rank #21,694, classified as averb, pronounced [aˈɣ̞ajs]. hágase is at rank #28,784, tagged as averb, pronounced [ˈaɣ̞ase].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 50478, this pair ranks #102,994 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of hagáis vs hágase
Shared letters: aghsá. Private to "hagáis": i. Private to "hágase": e.
"hagáis" · 6 letters · shape CVCVVC · "hágase" · 6 letters · shape CVCVCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "hagáis" and "hágase" be used interchangeably?
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Remembering hagáis vs hágase
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “hagáis” entry
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