A Spanish slang term which literally translates to 'be making oneself'. It is typically used to mean 'pretending' or 'acting as if'. The phrase is often used when someone is pretending to be something they are not or feigning a certain behavior or emotion.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan está haciéndose el tonto para evitar hacer su tarea.
- English: Juan is pretending to be dumb to avoid doing his homework.