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Dec 09 - Se hace (sg.) vs Se hacen (pl.)

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I was just wondering what difference it makes when you use the plural vs. the singular form of the same verb after 'se' to state something is general.

It sounds like it would be equivalent to the difference in saying 'one does' or 'it is done' in the singular vs saying 'people do' in the plural.

  • 'no se hace así'-- it is not done like that vs.
  • 'no se hacen así'-'people (in general) don't do it like that' (which also implies 'it is not done...')

It also seems to depend on subtle differences in context and form of phrasing, as in:

  • "con eso no se juegan' vs
  • 'como se juega con eso?'

Does that make sense at all, is it just a little vague and more intuitive or is there a strict rule as to how and when to use pl. or sg. when making a general statement/question?


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