A2 Idiom Informal

Hacer lo que quiere.

To do what one wants.

Significado

To act independently, without being influenced or controlled by others.

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Contexto cultural

In Spain, 'hacer lo que le da la gana' is very common and often used with a shrug of the shoulders to indicate someone is beyond help. In Mexico, the phrase is often used to describe someone who is 'rebelde' (rebellious). Argentines might use 'hacer la suya' as a synonym for 'hacer lo que quiere'. Used to describe someone who is very independent, often with a tone of admiration.

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Use with 'siempre'

Adding 'siempre' (always) makes the phrase much more natural when describing a personality trait.

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Tone matters

Be careful with your tone. A flat tone sounds descriptive, but a sharp tone sounds like you are judging the person.

Significado

To act independently, without being influenced or controlled by others.

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Use with 'siempre'

Adding 'siempre' (always) makes the phrase much more natural when describing a personality trait.

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Tone matters

Be careful with your tone. A flat tone sounds descriptive, but a sharp tone sounds like you are judging the person.

Teste-se

Complete the sentence with the correct conjugation of 'querer'.

Yo siempre ______ lo que quiero.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: hago

The subject is 'Yo', so the verb 'hacer' must be 'hago'.

Which sentence is more appropriate for a professional setting?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Prefiero seguir las normas establecidas.

'Hago lo que quiero' is too informal and implies insubordination.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

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Complete the sentence with the correct conjugation of 'querer'. Fill Blank A1

Yo siempre ______ lo que quiero.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: hago

The subject is 'Yo', so the verb 'hacer' must be 'hago'.

Which sentence is more appropriate for a professional setting? Choose B2

Choose the best option.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Prefiero seguir las normas establecidas.

'Hago lo que quiero' is too informal and implies insubordination.

🎉 Pontuação: /2

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

No, it is too informal and can sound like you are refusing to do your job.

It depends on the context. It can be rude if you are ignoring someone's valid request.

Frases relacionadas

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Ir a su aire

similar

To go at one's own pace

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Hacer lo que le da la gana

specialized form

To do whatever one feels like

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