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Dominando el Causativo: Hacer que las cosas se hagan (have/get something done)

Aprende a delegar tareas y describir servicios profesionales usando las estructuras have something done o get something done.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'have/get + object + past participle' when someone else performs a service for you or you experience an event.

  • Structure: Subject + Have/Get + Object + V3 (e.g., 'I had my car washed').
  • Use 'Have' for professional services and 'Get' for informal or difficult tasks.
  • The focus is on the result, not the person doing the work.
👤 + 🛠️ (have/get) + 📦 (object) + ✅ (past participle)

Overview

### Overview
Alcanzar el nivel C2 en inglés no se trata solo de conocer reglas, sino de dominar los matices de la intención y la precisión. Como hablante nativo de español, sabes que nuestro idioma es increíblemente flexible con la agencia. Si dices
me corté el pelo
, nadie asume necesariamente que tomaste las tijeras y lo hiciste tú mismo; entendemos por contexto que fuiste a la peluquería.
Sin embargo, el inglés es mucho más estricto con quién realiza la acción físicamente. Aquí es donde entra la estructura causativa: have something done y get something done.
Esta estructura es una herramienta fundamental para proyectar un nivel de sofisticación nativo. No es simplemente una alternativa a la voz pasiva; es un mecanismo semántico para expresar lo que llamamos agencia delegada. En el mundo profesional, académico o incluso en situaciones cotidianas de alto nivel, ser capaz de distinguir entre lo que haces tú y lo que gestionas para que otros hagan es vital.
Imagínate en una reunión de negocios en Londres o Nueva York: no es lo mismo decir I fixed the server (lo hiciste tú con tus manos) que I had the server fixed (gestionaste el proceso, fuiste el líder que solucionó el problema a través de terceros).
En esta guía, vamos a desglosar por qué esta estructura es el puente que te falta para dejar de sonar como alguien que traduce del español y empezar a sonar como un usuario experto que entiende la pragmática del inglés. Vamos a explorar desde la delegación de servicios profesionales hasta la descripción de incidentes desafortunados, todo desde nuestra perspectiva compartida como hispanohablantes que buscan la excelencia.
### How This Grammar Works
Para entender cómo funciona el causativo, primero debemos mirar cómo pensamos en español. Nosotros tendemos a usar la voz activa o la pasiva refleja con mucha naturalidad:
Me están pintando la casa
o
Voy a que me revisen la vista
. En inglés, estas situaciones requieren una estructura específica porque, si usas la voz activa (I am painting my house), el interlocutor nativo visualizará que tienes una brocha en la mano.
El núcleo del causativo have/get something done es la agencia delegada. Hay tres actores en juego, aunque uno suele permanecer oculto:
  1. 1El Iniciador (Tú): El sujeto de la oración, quien organiza o causa la acción.
  2. 2El Objeto: Lo que recibe la acción (tu coche, tu pelo, un informe).
  3. 3El Agente (Oculto): El profesional o la persona que realiza el trabajo físico.
La magia de esta gramática es que desplaza el foco del quién al resultado, manteniendo tu papel como el orquestador de la situación. Es una estructura que combina elementos de la voz pasiva (el objeto va antes que el verbo en participio) con la voz activa (tú eres el sujeto que inicia el proceso).
| Concepto | Voz Activa | Voz Pasiva | Causativo (Have/Get) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfoque | El que hace la acción | La acción recibida | La gestión de la acción |
| Ejemplo | I repaired my car. | My car was repaired. | I had my car repaired. |
| Intuición | Yo lo hice (físicamente). | El coche está listo. | Yo hice que alguien lo arreglara. |
En español, a veces usamos mandar a o hacerse, como en
me mandé a hacer un traje
. El causativo inglés es el equivalente exacto y mucho más común de esa estructura. Al usar have o get, estás indicando que posees la autoridad o la voluntad para que algo suceda, sin necesidad de ensuciarte las manos.
### Formation Pattern
La estructura es engañosamente simple, pero su poder reside en la conjugación del verbo causativo. El patrón principal es:
Sujeto + Verb (have/get) + Objeto + Past Participle
Lo más importante que debes recordar es que el verbo que describe la acción final siempre va en participio pasado (done, fixed, written, cleaned). Lo que cambia para indicar el tiempo gramatical es el verbo have o get.
#### Conjugación en diferentes tiempos y aspectos
| Tiempo Gramatical | Ejemplo con have | Ejemplo con get |
|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | I have my apartment cleaned every Monday. | She gets her nails done once a month. |
| Present Continuous | We are having the office repainted this week. | Are you getting your passport renewed? |
| Past Simple | I had my wisdom teeth removed yesterday. | They got their flight cancelled by the airline. |
| Present Perfect | I've had my vision tested recently. | Have you gotten that leak fixed yet? |
| Future (will) | I'll have the documents sent to you. | I'll get the car washed before the trip. |
| Modals | You should have your roof inspected. | I must get my computer upgraded. |
| Gerund/Infinitive | I hate having my photo taken. | It's hard to get these stain removed. |
¡Ojo con el participio!
Como hablantes de español, a veces queremos usar el infinitivo porque en español decimos
hacer *reparar* el coche
. En inglés, esto es un error grave. Nunca digas I had my car repair ❌; debe ser siempre I had my car repaired ✅.
El objeto (my car) está en un estado de haber sido reparado, de ahí el uso del participio.
### When To Use It
Para un nivel C2, no basta con saber formar la frase; hay que saber cuándo es el momento preciso para usarla según el contexto social y la intención comunicativa.
#### 1. Servicios Profesionales y Delegación
Este es el uso más común. Se utiliza cuando pagas o solicitas que un experto realice una tarea por ti. Es la marca de un hablante educado y preciso.
  • I'm having my taxes done by an accountant this year. (No solo dices que tus impuestos están listos, sino que resaltas que has delegado la tarea a un profesional).
  • We need to have the garden landscaped before the party. (Indica planificación y gestión).
#### 2. Experiencias Negativas o Accidentes
Este es un matiz fascinante. Usamos el causativo para hablar de cosas que nos suceden, generalmente malas, donde nosotros no somos los iniciadores voluntarios, sino los afectados.
  • I had my phone stolen while I was on the subway. (No es que tú lo hayas planeado, sino que sufriste la acción de que te robaran el teléfono).
  • He had his credit card blocked after three wrong attempts.
  • Watch out, or you'll get your pockets picked in that tourist area!
#### 3. El Matiz de Esfuerzo con Get
Aunque have y get son a menudo intercambiables, en el nivel C2 debemos notar que get suele implicar que hubo alguna dificultad, persuasión o un esfuerzo considerable para lograr el resultado.
  • I finally got the kids to have their rooms tidied. (Sugiere que costó trabajo convencerlos).
  • It took a while, but I got the software installed. (Implica que quizás hubo problemas técnicos en el proceso).
  • We need to get this project finished by midnight. (Añade un sentido de urgencia y dinamismo que have no posee).
#### 4. Contextos de Autoridad (Órdenes)
En un entorno laboral, get something done se usa para dar instrucciones directas o enfatizar la necesidad de completar una tarea.
  • Get these reports filed immediately!
  • I need to get this email sent before the meeting starts.
### Common Mistakes
Incluso en niveles avanzados, nuestra herencia lingüística del español puede jugarnos malas pasadas. Estos son los errores más comunes causados por la interferencia de nuestra lengua materna (L1 transfer):
1. El error del infinitivo (Interferencia de Hacer + Infinitivo)
En español decimos
Hice arreglar mi reloj
. Como resultado, muchos alumnos dicen I had my watch repair ❌.
  • Por qué ocurre: Traducimos mentalmente el infinitivo arreglar.
  • Corrección: Recuerda que en inglés la estructura es pasiva en su segunda parte: I had my watch repaired ✅. Piensa que el reloj recibe la acción.
2. Uso de make en lugar de have/get
Es muy común escuchar I made my hair cut ❌.
  • Por qué ocurre: En español usamos hacer para casi todo. Sin embargo, en inglés make implica obligación o fuerza (I made him cry).
  • Corrección: Si es un servicio o algo que delegas, usa have o get. Si usas make, parece que obligaste al peluquero a cortarte el pelo contra su voluntad.
3. Confusión con la posición del objeto
Muchos alumnos dicen I had repaired my car ❌.
  • Por qué ocurre: Esto suena como un tiempo compuesto (Pluscuamperfecto:
    Yo había reparado mi coche
    ).
  • Corrección: El objeto debe ir en medio: I had my car repaired ✅. Esta posición es la que marca la diferencia entre
    Yo lo había hecho
    y
    Yo hice que alguien lo hiciera
    .
4. El falso amigo de
Me corté el pelo
Si dices I cut my hair, un nativo te preguntará:
¿Ah sí? ¿Qué tutorial de YouTube seguiste?
.
  • Regla de oro: Si no lo hiciste tú mismo con tus manos, debes usar el causativo. No es una opción, es una cuestión de precisión factual.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Para dominar el C2, hay que saber distinguir el causativo de objeto (have something done) del causativo de persona (have someone do something). La diferencia radica en si mencionamos explícitamente a quién realiza la acción y qué forma verbal le sigue.
| Estructura | Foco | Forma del verbo | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have something done | El resultado / El objeto | Participio Pasado | I had my house painted. |
| Get something done | El esfuerzo / El resultado | Participio Pasado | I finally got my thesis bound. |
| Have someone do | La instrucción / El agente | Infinitivo sin to | I'll have my assistant call you. |
| Get someone to do | La persuasión / El agente | Infinitivo con to | I got the technician to fix it. |
Análisis de matices:
  • I had the mechanic check the oil: Usas have porque es una relación profesional o de instrucción clara. El mecánico hace lo que se le pide.
  • I got the mechanic to check the oil for free: Usas get + to porque implica que lo convenciste, quizás usando tus habilidades de negociación.
  • I had my oil checked: No te importa quién fue, lo importante es que el coche está listo para el viaje.
### Quick FAQ
1. ¿Es get something done siempre informal?
No necesariamente siempre, pero sí es más común en el lenguaje hablado y coloquial. En un ensayo académico o un informe legal, have something done es la opción más segura. Sin embargo, en correos de trabajo rápidos por Slack o WhatsApp, get es perfectamente aceptable y suena muy natural y dinámico.
2. ¿Puedo decir quién hizo la acción en esta estructura?
Sí, puedes añadir by + persona al final, igual que en la voz pasiva: I had my portrait painted by a local artist. No obstante, a menudo se omite porque la estructura causativa ya implica que fue un profesional o alguien externo.
3. ¿Cómo sé si debo usar have o get en una situación negativa?
Ambos funcionan para accidentes: I had my car stolen y I got my car stolen son comunes. Sin embargo, get a menudo suena como si tuvieras un poco más de responsabilidad o mala suerte en el evento (e.g., dejaste el coche abierto), mientras que have es una descripción más neutral del hecho.
4. ¿Qué pasa con los verbos irregulares?
¡Ten mucho cuidado! Como usamos el participio pasado, los verbos irregulares son una trampa frecuente.
  • Mal: I had my clothes chose.
  • Bien: I had my clothes chosen.
  • Mal: I got my hair cutted.
  • Bien: I got my hair cut. (Recordando que cut es invariable).
Dominar el causativo es dar un paso gigante hacia la fluidez real. La próxima vez que vayas al dentista, que lleves el coche al taller o que pidas que te envíen un paquete, detente un segundo y piensa: "No voy a decir *I go to the dentist*, voy a decir *I'm having my teeth checked*". Esa es la mentalidad C2.

Conjugating 'Have something done'

Tense Structure Example
Present Simple
have + obj + V3
I have my car serviced every year.
Present Continuous
am/is/are having + obj + V3
I am having my hair cut right now.
Past Simple
had + obj + V3
I had my phone repaired yesterday.
Past Continuous
was/were having + obj + V3
I was having my house painted when it rained.
Present Perfect
have/has had + obj + V3
I have just had my eyes tested.
Future (Will)
will have + obj + V3
I will have the package delivered tomorrow.
Modals
should/must have + obj + V3
You should have your teeth checked.

Contractions with 'Have'

Full Form Contraction Example
I have had
I've had
I've had my hair cut.
She has had
She's had
She's had her car fixed.
I am having
I'm having
I'm having a suit made.

Meanings

A structure used to describe a situation where we arrange for someone else to do something for us, or when something (usually negative) happens to us.

1

Professional Services

Arranging for a professional or third party to perform a task.

“She had her taxes done by an accountant.”

“We are getting the house painted next week.”

2

Experiences (Often Negative)

Describing something that happens to someone, often an accident or misfortune.

“He had his phone stolen on the subway.”

“They had their flight cancelled at the last minute.”

3

Management/Instruction

Giving orders or ensuring a task is completed in a professional environment.

“The CEO had the report revised three times.”

“I'll get that fixed for you immediately.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Dominando el Causativo: Hacer que las cosas se hagan (have/get something done)
Estructura Significado Formalidad Ejemplo
Subject + have + Object + Past Participle
Arreglo de un servicio profesional
Más formal
`I had my windows cleaned.`
Subject + get + Object + Past Participle
Esfuerzo o persuasión para completar algo
Informal
`I got the report written.`
Subject + have + Agent + Base Verb
Pedir o decir a alguien que haga algo
Neutral
`I had the assistant type the letter.`
Subject + get + Agent + To + Base Verb
Persuadir o convencer a alguien
Informal
`I got him to fix my computer.`
Voz Activa
El sujeto realiza la acción directamente
Neutral
`I cleaned my windows.`
Voz Pasiva
La acción recae sobre el sujeto
Neutral
`My windows were cleaned.`

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
I intend to have the vehicle's engine serviced.

I intend to have the vehicle's engine serviced. (Automotive maintenance)

Neutral
I'm having my car serviced tomorrow.

I'm having my car serviced tomorrow. (Automotive maintenance)

Informal
I'm getting my car fixed.

I'm getting my car fixed. (Automotive maintenance)

Jerga
Gotta get the whip sorted.

Gotta get the whip sorted. (Automotive maintenance)

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Ejemplos por nivel

1

I have my hair cut every month.

I have my hair cut every month.

2

She had her car washed.

She had her car washed.

3

Do you have your pizza delivered?

Do you have your pizza delivered?

4

I get my nails done on Fridays.

I get my nails done on Fridays.

1

I need to have my computer repaired.

I need to have my computer repaired.

2

We are getting our house painted.

We are getting our house painted.

3

He didn't have his suit cleaned for the wedding.

He didn't have his suit cleaned for the wedding.

4

Are you going to have your photo taken?

Are you going to have your photo taken?

1

I've just had my wisdom teeth removed.

I've just had my wisdom teeth removed.

2

You should have your brakes checked before the long drive.

You should have your brakes checked before the long drive.

3

She's getting her dress shortened for the party.

She's getting her dress shortened for the party.

4

We had our luggage searched at the airport.

We had our luggage searched at the airport.

1

The company is having its headquarters relocated to London.

The company is having its headquarters relocated to London.

2

I finally got the landlord to have the leak fixed.

I finally got the landlord to have the leak fixed.

3

He had his license suspended for speeding.

He had his license suspended for speeding.

4

They had their house broken into while they were away.

They had their house broken into while they were away.

1

The minister had his speech vetted by the legal team.

The minister had his speech vetted by the legal team.

2

I won't have my integrity questioned by someone like you.

I won't have my integrity questioned by someone like you.

3

She had her research published in a prestigious journal.

She had her research published in a prestigious journal.

4

We had the suspect's movements monitored for three weeks.

We had the suspect's movements monitored for three weeks.

1

The monarch had the cathedral commissioned to celebrate the victory.

The monarch had the cathedral commissioned to celebrate the victory.

2

He had his world view fundamentally altered by that experience.

He had his world view fundamentally altered by that experience.

3

The CEO had the dissenting voices silenced through strategic buyouts.

The CEO had the dissenting voices silenced through strategic buyouts.

4

She had her legacy tarnished by the scandal that followed.

She had her legacy tarnished by the scandal that followed.

Fácil de confundir

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs Past Perfect vs. Causative

Learners confuse 'I had fixed the car' (Past Perfect) with 'I had the car fixed' (Causative).

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs Active Causative vs. Passive Causative

Using 'have someone do' vs 'have something done'.

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs Passive Voice vs. Causative

Thinking 'The car was fixed' is the same as 'I had the car fixed'.

Errores comunes

✗

I cut my hair.

✓

I had my hair cut.

Unless you used the scissors yourself, you must use the causative.
✗

I had wash my car.

✓

I had my car washed.

You need the past participle (V3) and the object in the middle.
✗

I had fixed my car.

✓

I had my car fixed.

The first sentence is Past Perfect (you did it). The second is causative (someone else did it).
✗

I am having cut my hair.

✓

I am having my hair cut.

The object must split the verbs.
✗

I got my car fix.

✓

I got my car fixed.

Even with 'get', you must use the past participle.
✗

Did you had your eyes tested?

✓

Did you have your eyes tested?

After 'did', use the base form 'have'.
✗

I have my house paint.

✓

I am having my house painted.

Use the continuous tense for actions happening now.
✗

I had my wallet steal.

✓

I had my wallet stolen.

For misfortunes, the past participle is still required.
✗

I'll have done it by someone.

✓

I'll have it done by someone.

The object 'it' must come before 'done'.
✗

I had the mechanic fixed my car.

✓

I had the mechanic fix my car.

If you mention the person, use the base form (Active Causative).
✗

He had his license been suspended.

✓

He had his license suspended.

Do not use 'been' in the causative passive.
✗

I had my hair cutting.

✓

I had my hair cut.

Using the -ing form implies the hair was doing the cutting.
✗

I got my homework done by my brother.

✓

I had my homework done by my brother.

While 'get' is okay, 'have' is more natural for simple delegation.
✗

The king had built the castle.

✓

The king had the castle built.

The first implies the king was the mason.

Patrones de oraciones

I need to have my ___ ___.

She is getting her ___ ___ next week.

He had his ___ ___ while he was on vacation.

The government had the ___ ___ to ensure public safety.

Real World Usage

Hair Salon very common

I'm here to have my hair dyed.

Mechanic Shop very common

I need to have my oil changed and the tires rotated.

Job Interview occasional

In my last role, I had the quarterly reports audited by an external firm.

Social Media common

Just had my teeth whitened! What do you think?

Travel/Airport common

We had our visas checked three times before boarding.

Legal/Police occasional

He had his statement recorded by the officer.

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💡

El participio pasado es la clave

Recuerda usar siempre el participio pasado del verbo principal para que la frase tenga sentido:
I had my car repaired.
⚠️

No confundas los causativos

Ten cuidado de no mezclar las estructuras de objeto con las de persona directamente involucrada:
I had the report finished.
🎯

Usa 'Get' para enfatizar el esfuerzo

Cuando quieras resaltar que te costó trabajo o persuasión lograr algo, usa 'get' en lugar de 'have':
I finally got the deal signed.
🌍

Esencial en la economía de servicios

En el mundo moderno, usamos esta estructura constantemente para servicios como delivery o soporte técnico:
We get our food delivered.
💡

El tiempo verbal es flexible

Puedes conjugar 'have' o 'get' en cualquier tiempo gramatical para indicar cuándo ocurrió el servicio:
She is having her nails done.

Smart Tips

Always use 'have something done' unless you actually did the work yourself.

I cut my hair yesterday. → I had my hair cut yesterday.

Use 'have' instead of 'get' to maintain a formal tone.

I'll get the report finished by the team. → I'll have the report finished by the team.

Use 'had my [object] [V3]' to show it was something that happened to you.

Someone stole my bike. → I had my bike stolen.

Check if the object is in the middle. If it is, it's likely a causative.

I had repaired the laptop. → I had the laptop repaired.

Pronunciación

I've /aɪv/ had my hair cut.

Weak form of 'have'

In the causative, 'have' is often unstressed and sounds like /əv/ or /v/.

I had my car WASHED.

Stress on the Participle

The primary stress usually falls on the past participle at the end of the phrase.

Rising-Falling

Are you having your house ↗PAINTED? ↘

Standard inquiry about a service.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

H.O.P. into the causative: Have + Object + Past-participle.

Asociación visual

Imagine yourself sitting in a cafe chair with a coffee while a team of workers paints your house in the background. You are 'having it done' while you relax.

Rhyme

If you didn't do the chore, have it done and do no more!

Story

John was too busy to fix his life. He had his car repaired, had his grass cut, and had his meals delivered. He didn't lift a finger, but everything got done.

Word Web

ServiceArrangementOutsourceResultProfessionalMisfortune

Desafío

Look around your room. Identify three things that were done by someone else (e.g., the walls painted, the carpet laid) and say them aloud using 'have something done'.

Notas culturales

British speakers use 'have something done' very frequently for even minor services, reflecting a cultural tendency toward formalizing transactions.

American speakers are more likely to use 'get something done' in casual conversation, emphasizing the action and result.

In corporate settings, 'having something done' is a way to show management without sounding aggressive.

The causative use of 'have' dates back to Middle English, evolving from the sense of 'possessing' a completed state.

Inicios de conversación

“

When was the last time you had your hair cut?

“

Have you ever had your phone stolen?

“

If you could have your house redesigned by anyone, who would it be?

“

In your country, how often do people have their cars serviced?

Temas para diario

Describe a time you had something repaired. What was it, and who did you have fix it?
Write about a travel nightmare where you had something go wrong (e.g., flight cancelled, luggage lost).
Discuss the pros and cons of having everything delivered to your house versus going out to shop.
Argue for or against the idea that having one's reputation managed by PR firms is essential for modern celebrities.

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

Incorrect

Correcto

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Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta para completar la frase.

I need to `have my car ___` before the road trip.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
La estructura causativa requiere el participio pasado 'serviced' tras el objeto 'my car'.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la oración. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She got her photo took by a professional photographer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
El participio de 'take' es 'taken'. Siempre necesitamos el participio en esta estructura.
Escribe la oración correcta en inglés usando el causativo. Traducción

Translate into English: 'Necesito que me corten el pelo.'

Answer starts with: ...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
La frase implica contratar un servicio, lo cual se traduce perfectamente como 'I need to have my hair cut'.
Ordena las palabras para formar una oración correcta. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
El orden sigue la estructura Sujeto + have + Objeto + Participio en presente continuo.

Score: /4

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Fill in the blanks using the causative form of the verb in parentheses.

I need to ___ my watch ___ (repair).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have / repaired
The structure is have + object + V3.
Choose the correct sentence. Opción múltiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my hair cut yesterday.
'Cut' is an irregular verb; its V3 form is 'cut'.
Find the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She is having painted her house this week.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: having painted
The object 'her house' must come between 'having' and 'painted'.
Rewrite the sentence using the causative 'have'. Sentence Transformation

The mechanic fixed my car.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my car fixed.
The causative shows you arranged for the mechanic to do it.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Your car looks great! B: Thanks! I ___ yesterday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: had it washed
Standard causative for a completed service.
Which of these is a 'misfortune' causative? Grammar Sorting

Identify the misfortune.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my bike stolen.
The subject did not arrange for the bike to be stolen.
Match the service to the causative sentence. Match Pairs

Dentist / Optician / Tailor

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Have teeth checked / Have eyes tested / Have suit made
Matching the professional to the service.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

tested / had / my / I / eyes / just

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I have just had my eyes tested.
Present perfect causative structure.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

11 exercises
Completa con el participio pasado correcto. Completar huecos

He's going to `get his teeth ___` by a specialist.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cleaned
Identifica y corrige el error gramatical. Error Correction

We had the new software installing yesterday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We had the new software installed yesterday.
¿Qué frase usa bien el causativo? Opción múltiple

Elige la oración correcta:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She needs to get her visa renewed.
Traduce usando 'have something done'. Traducción

Translate into English: 'Ella hizo que le arreglaran el tejado después de la tormenta.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She had her roof repaired after the storm."]
Forma una oración coherente. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She had her computer stolen yesterday
Forma frases causativas correctas. Match Pairs

Une los principios con los finales de frase:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:
Elige la palabra más apropiada. Completar huecos

The company decided to `get its new logo ___` by a design agency.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: designed
Corrige el error en la siguiente oración. Error Correction

My phone screen was cracked, so I had it fixing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My phone screen was cracked, so I had it fixed.
Selecciona la oración que use bien el causativo. Opción múltiple

¿Cuál es correcta?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You should have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Traduce enfatizando el esfuerzo con 'get'. Traducción

Translate into English: 'Logré que me entregaran el paquete a tiempo.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I got the package delivered on time."]
Forma una oración en futuro simple causativo. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We will have the report delivered by Friday

Score: /11

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

Yes, `get` is very common in spoken English. It's slightly more informal and often implies that the task was difficult to arrange.

The first is causative (someone else did it). The second is Past Perfect (you did it yourself before another past event).

Usually, but not always. It can be a misfortune (e.g., `I had my window broken`) or a favor.

Absolutely. `I will have my house painted next year` is perfectly correct.

Because `cut` is an irregular verb. The past participle (V3) of cut is `cut`.

Yes, you can add `by [person]` at the end, e.g., `I had my hair cut by a famous stylist`.

Yes, it is very common in informal English.

No, `make` follows a different pattern: `make someone do something`. It is not used in the passive causative structure.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Mandar a + infinitive / Hacerse

Spanish uses the reflexive or 'mandar', while English uses 'have' + past participle.

French moderate

Faire + infinitive

English uses the past participle, whereas French uses the infinitive.

German partial

Lassen + infinitive

German uses 'lassen' which can also mean 'to let', leading to potential confusion for learners.

Japanese low

Causative-Passive (-sareru)

Japanese is synthetic (verb endings), while English is analytic (word order and auxiliary verbs).

Arabic low

Form II or IV verbs

Arabic uses morphology (changing the word), while English uses a syntax-based structure.

Chinese partial

叫 (jiào) / 让 (ràng)

Chinese usually requires the agent (the person doing the work) to be mentioned, unlike the English passive causative.

Learning Path

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