hacérselo

Hacérselo is a colloquial Spanish pronominal form built from the verb hacer, the reflexive pronoun se, and the direct object pronoun lo, written as hacérselo. Literally, the construction means “to do it to oneself” or “to do it for oneself.” It is used mainly in informal speech. The lo refers to a masculine singular object previously mentioned in context, while the se marks reflexivity or self-directed action. In everyday use, hacérselo signals that the action is performed by the subject him- or herself rather than being delegated to another.

Usage and nuances: hacérselo expresses self-performed action or self-directed results. It appears in contexts such as “voy a hacérselo” or “tengo que hacérselo,” where the speaker emphasizes carrying out the task personally or taking responsibility for the outcome. The form tends to be more common in Spain and is understood across the Spanish-speaking world, though it can sound coarse or excessively informal in formal settings. It is often preferred when the emphasis is on autonomy or self-reliance, rather than on the action itself.

Sexual sense: in some dialects and informal registers, hacérselo has a sexual slang meaning related to masturbation. This sense is vulgar and not appropriate in polite or professional speech; its interpretation depends on tone, region, and context.

See also: hacerse, hacerse cargo, hacérselo a alguien.