haces
“haces” means “you do” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you do, you make
📝 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?
beams, bundles
Also: faces, surfaces
📝 In Action
Los haces de luz del sol entraban por la ventana.
B2The beams of sunlight came in through the window.
El agricultor recogió los haces de trigo del campo.
C1The farmer collected the bundles (sheaves) of wheat from the field.
Un dado tiene seis haces o caras.
C1A die has six faces or sides.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: haces
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'haces' as a verb?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Haces' has two completely different origins. The verb form comes from the Latin word *facere*, which meant 'to do' or 'to make'. The noun form for 'bundle' comes from the Latin word *fascis*, while the noun for 'face' comes from *faciēs*.
First recorded: Around the 10th century (verb form)
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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.