Using hacer/mandar + infinitive for "to have something done"

Question 1

In some contexts in Spanish, to express “to have something done” we can use the verbs

Answer 1

hacer or mandar followed by an infinitive.

The person who actually does the action described in the infinitive is not mentioned and this information is unimportant/irrelevant when using this construction.

Question 2

to get/have something done

Answer 2

hacer/mandar + infinitive

Using this construction implies that the person has “arranged” for something to be done, “ordered” these actions, or “paid” for these actions to make them happen.

Question 3

They had their flat painted again, because they didn’t like how it had turned out.

Answer 3

Hicieron pintar de nuevo su piso, porque no les gustaba cómo había quedado.

Question 4

I had a “granny flat” built next to my house for when I had visiting guests.

Answer 4

Me hice construir un anexo al lado de mi casa para cuando tuviera invitados.

Question 5

I am having a dress made for my daughter’s wedding.

Answer 5

Voy a mandar hacer un vestido para la boda de mi hija.

Question 6

The Catholic Kings had the Jews expelled from the whole Spanish territory.

Answer 6

Los Reyes Católicos hicieron expulsar a los judíos de todo el territorio español.