Breakdown of Es necesario que hagamos el trámite.
ser
to be
hacer
to do / to make
que
that / than
el trámite
the procedure / the paperwork
necesario
necessary
Questions & Answers about Es necesario que hagamos el trámite.
Why is the verb hagamos instead of hacemos?
Hagamos is the present subjunctive form of hacer (to do/make). We use the subjunctive here because the sentence starts with Es necesario que (It is necessary that). This phrase expresses a requirement or a rule, which triggers the subjunctive mood for the following verb.
How do we get the irregular form hagamos from hacer?
To build the present subjunctive, you start with the normal present tense yo (I) form. For hacer, that form is irregular: hago. Then, you drop the -o and add the opposite ending. Because hacer is an -er verb, its subjunctive forms use the letter a, making the nosotros (we) form hagamos.
Does trámite always translate to "paperwork"?
Trámite broadly refers to a procedure, process, or a formal step. While it is commonly translated as "paperwork" or "bureaucratic errand" (like renewing a license or submitting forms), it can refer to any official step you have to complete to get something done.
Could I just say Es necesario hacer el trámite?
Yes! If you want to make a general statement without specifying who has to do the paperwork, you skip the que and just use the unconjugated infinitive verb: Es necesario hacer el trámite. You only use que plus the subjunctive (hagamos) when you need to specify the exact person doing the action (in this case, "we").
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