haces
/ah-ses/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Qué haces esta noche?
A1What are you doing tonight?
Tú haces las mejores galletas.
A1You make the best cookies.
Siempre haces tu tarea a tiempo.
A2You always do your homework on time.
¿Por qué haces tanto ruido?
A2Why are you making so much noise?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
'Haces' is the version of the verb 'hacer' you use when talking directly to one person you know well, like a friend or family member (the 'tú' form).
'To Do' and 'To Make' in One
In English, we have two different words, 'do' and 'make'. Spanish keeps it simple and uses the same verb, 'hacer', for both ideas. The meaning is clear from the rest of the sentence.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'haces' and 'hace'
Mistake: "Using 'hace' when talking to a friend: ¿Qué hace ahora?"
Correction: Use 'haces' when talking to 'tú': ¿Qué haces ahora? 'Hace' is for a third person (he/she) or a formal 'you' (usted).
⭐ Usage Tips
Your Go-To Question
The question '¿Qué haces?' (What are you doing?) is one of the most useful phrases you can learn. It's a perfect way to start a conversation.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: haces
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'haces' as a verb?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'haces' and 'hace'?
'Haces' is used when you're talking to one person you're familiar with (the 'tú' form), like a friend. For example, 'Tú haces la comida'. 'Hace' is used for a third person (he, she) or for a formal 'you' (usted). For example, 'Él hace la comida' (He makes the food) or 'Usted hace la comida' (You [formal] make the food).
Is 'haces' a verb or a noun?
It can be both! Most of the time, you'll see it as the verb 'you do' or 'you make'. But it can also be a noun meaning 'beams' (of light) or 'bundles' (of sticks). The context of the sentence will tell you which one it is.