CAUSATIVE

EXPLANATION AND EXAMPLES

have something done (have + object + 3rd form of the verb):
somebody wants something to be done for them

• Did you have the car washed yesterday?
• I have my hair cut once in 2-3 months.
• We’ve had the lawn mowed by the neighbour’s son.
• Jane will have the curtains cleaned at the dry cleaner’s tomorrow.

Note: get is often used instead of have in informal speech:

• Did you get your hair cut before the weekend?
• We must get the house decorated for the wedding.

QUIZ

TRANSLATION: 

1.-Me van a cortar el pelo. 

2.-A Mary le revisaron la garganta ayer. 

3.-A mis padres les han pintado la casa. 

4.-A Sara probablemente le decorarán la casa.

5.-A Peter le están arraglando el ordenador.