Don't Worry About "Do" vs. "Make"

"Hago" is the "I" form of the verb "hacer" (to do/make). Notice the 'g' that pops up only in this form in the present tense. This 'g' often carries over to other special forms, like "haga".

The Irregular "Yo" Form

Think of 'hacer' as your Swiss Army knife verb. When you're not sure which verb to use for an action, 'hacer' is often a good guess. For example, 'hacer una foto' (to take a picture) or 'hacer una fiesta' (to have a party).

Your Go-To Action Verb

Extremely common. This is one of the first and most useful verbs you'll learn and use daily.

To say you 'make someone do something,' use this easy pattern: 'hago' + [the person] + [the action verb in its original '-ar', '-er', or '-ir' form]. For example: 'Hago correr al perro' (I make the dog run).

The 'Hacer' + Verb Pattern

Common in conversation to describe influence or effects.

Literal Translation

Using 'hago una pregunta' instead of other constructions will make you sound much more like a native speaker. It's one of those little details that makes a big difference!

Sound More Natural

Extremely common in this specific phrase.

This isn't just for actors on a stage. You can use it in everyday life. For example, 'No te hagas la víctima' means 'Don't play the victim'.

Figurative Roles

A common figurative use, especially when talking about acting or pretending.

Learn the full meaning of 'hago' in Spanish. See examples for 'I do', 'I make', and 'I ask', and view the complete conjugation of the verb 'hacer'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations