Example: No debes dar por hecho que todos entienden la lección.
Definition
"Dar por hecho" means to assume something is true or certain without verifying it. It involves accepting a situation or fact as a given, often leading to misunderstandings. For example, in the phrase 'No debes dar por hecho que todos entienden la lección,' it warns against assuming everyone understands the lesson.
The phrase "dar por hecho" comes from the Spanish verb 'dar' meaning 'to give,' combined with 'por hecho,' which literally means 'as done' or 'as a fact.' It evolved to express the idea of treating something as already accomplished or true without question. Did you know? This phrase captures the human tendency to jump to conclusions!
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"Dar por hecho" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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