Spanish Phrase
Hace que haya fenómenos climáticos extremos.
Meaning
The sentence states that something (implied) causes the occurrence of extreme climate phenomena. It uses the causative 'hacer que' followed by a subjunctive verb to express a result that is not a simple fact but a consequence of an action or condition.
When to use
Use this structure when discussing the causes of severe weather events, such as in scientific reports, news articles, or debates about climate change. It conveys a formal tone and highlights the causal relationship.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hacequehayafenómenosclimáticosextremos
Causative construction (hacer que + subjunctive)
When 'hacer' is used to indicate that something causes another action, it is followed by 'que' and the verb must be in the subjunctive mood.
Present subjunctive of haber (haya)
'Haya' is the present subjunctive form of 'haber' used here as an impersonal verb meaning 'to exist/occur'.
Adjective agreement
Both adjectives 'climáticos' and 'extremos' agree in gender (masculine) and number (plural) with the noun 'fenómenos'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Por qué estamos viendo más tormentas últimamente?
Why are we seeing more storms lately?
Hace que haya fenómenos climáticos extremos.
It causes extreme weather phenomena.
✕Common Mistakes
Hace que hay fenómenos climáticos extremos.
After 'hacer que' you must use the subjunctive, not the indicative.
Hace que haya fenómeno climático extremo.
The noun and adjectives must agree in number; the sentence talks about multiple phenomena.
Hace que haya fenómenos climáticos extremo.
Both adjectives need to be plural to match 'fenómenos'.
↔Alternatives
Provoca la aparición de fenómenos climáticos extremos.
It provokes the appearance of extreme weather phenomena.
Genera fenómenos climáticos extremos.
It generates extreme weather phenomena.
Conduce a fenómenos climáticos extremos.
It leads to extreme weather phenomena.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, the causative 'hacer que' + subjunctive is the standard way to express that something makes something else happen. In some Latin American countries you may also hear 'causar que' or 'provocar que', but the subjunctive is still required. This construction is considered formal and is common in academic or news contexts.