Spanish Expression · Intermediate
dar por hecho
to take for granted / to assume
Pronunciation: dár por É-cho
Meaning
To assume something is true or will happen without verification or question.
Example
No des por hecho que siempre tendré tiempo para ayudarte.
Don't take for granted that I'll always have time to help you.
Practice tips
- Practice dar por hecho out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.