lo hiciese

did it

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phrase Rare #29,024

did it Imperfect subjunctive form of hacer with lo meaning “it.” Depending on context, it can mean “did it,” “would do it,” or “do it” after expressions of desire, recommendation, or command. The subject is usually he, she, or usted.

SP: Me pidió que lo hiciese antes de la cena.

EN: He asked me to do it before dinner.

Desearía que alguien lo hiciese por mí.

I wish someone would do it for me.

Tom me dijo que lo hiciese.

Tom told me to do it.

Ella abrió la ventana, a pesar de que yo le había dicho que no lo hiciese.

She opened the window, even though I had told her not to.

Ni era conveniente que lo hiciese.

Nor was it advisable for him to do so.

— Enrique V (1989)

Ya iba siendo hora de que lo hiciese.

It was about time I did it.

Quizá lo hiciese por miedo.

Perhaps he did it out of fear.

— La dolce vita (1960)

No pensaba que eso lo hiciese ya nadie.

I didn't think anyone did that anymore.

Me dijeron que no lo hiciese.

They told me not to do it.

Me habían advertido de que no lo hiciese.

I had been warned not to do it.

No creo que lo hiciese.

I don't think he did it.