hacéis
/ah-SEH-ees/
you do
This image shows a group of people performing an action, representing the meaning 'you do' (plural/informal).
hacéis(verb)
you do
?plural, informal, used primarily in Spain
you carry out
?plural, informal
📝 In Action
¿Qué hacéis este fin de semana, chicos?
A1What are you guys doing this weekend?
Vosotros siempre hacéis los deberes antes de jugar.
A2You all always do your homework before playing.
💡 Grammar Points
The Vosotros Form
This verb ending (-éis) is specifically for 'vosotros,' which means 'you all' or 'you guys' in informal situations, used almost exclusively in Spain.
Irregular 'Yo' Form
The base verb 'hacer' is irregular, especially in the 'yo' (I) form of the present tense, where it becomes 'hago' instead of 'haco'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Vosotros/Ustedes
Mistake: "Using 'hacéis' when addressing a group in Latin America."
Correction: In Latin America, use 'hacen' (the 'ustedes' form) for any group of people, regardless of formality. 'Hacéis' is Spain-specific.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'To Do' Meaning
Think of 'hacéis' as performing an action or task, similar to how 'do' works in English: 'hacéis la cama' (you make/do the bed).
When you create or construct something, you 'make' it. This image represents the meaning 'you make' (plural/informal).
hacéis(verb)
you make
?plural, informal, used primarily in Spain
you build
?plural, informal
,you prepare
?plural, informal, e.g., food
📝 In Action
¡Qué bien cocináis! ¿Qué hacéis para cenar hoy?
A1You all cook so well! What are you making for dinner today?
Si hacéis ruido, despertaréis al bebé.
A2If you make noise, you will wake up the baby.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
The meaning of 'hacéis' depends entirely on what follows it. If it's a task (deberes), it means 'do'; if it's an object (una tarta), it means 'make'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Fabricar'
Mistake: "Using 'fabricáis' for simple preparation (e.g., 'fabricáis la cena')."
Correction: Use 'hacéis' for almost all general creation and preparation, especially food and plans. 'Fabricar' is reserved for industrial manufacturing.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'To Make' Meaning
In many cases where English uses 'make,' Spanish uses 'hacer.' If you are building, creating, or producing something, 'hacéis' is usually the right choice.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hacéis
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'hacéis' to mean 'you make'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I am learning Latin American Spanish, do I need to learn 'hacéis'?
It is helpful to recognize 'hacéis' if you read Spanish literature or watch Spanish media, but you will almost never need to use it in conversation. You should use 'hacen' instead.
Why is 'hacer' so irregular?
'Hacer' is irregular because it is one of the oldest and most frequently used verbs in the language. Very common verbs tend to resist simple spelling rules over time, leading to unique forms like 'hago' (I do) and 'haré' (I will do).