hago
/AH-go/
I do
Hago (I make): The person is actively making a sandwich for lunch.
📝 In Action
Yo hago mi tarea todas las tardes.
A1I do my homework every afternoon.
Hago un sándwich para el almuerzo.
A1I make a sandwich for lunch.
¿Qué hago ahora?
A2What do I do now?
💡 Grammar Points
The Irregular "Yo" Form
"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".
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Worry About "Do" vs. "Make"
Mistake: "Trying to find two different Spanish verbs for the English 'do' and 'make'."
Correction: In Spanish, 'hacer' covers both! Use 'hago' for 'I do my homework' ('hago la tarea') and 'I make a cake' ('hago un pastel'). It's simpler than English here!
⭐ Usage Tips
Your Go-To Action Verb
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).
Hago (I make/I cause): The action of one person makes the others laugh.
hago(Verb)
I make
?causing a reaction or action in someone else
I cause
?being the reason for a result
📝 In Action
Con mis chistes, siempre hago reír a mis amigos.
B1With my jokes, I always make my friends laugh.
Si no llamo a mi madre, la hago preocuparse.
B1If I don't call my mom, I make her worry.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Hacer' + Verb Pattern
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).
Hago una pregunta (I ask a question): The student is prepared to ask a question.
📝 In Action
Disculpe, ¿hago una pregunta?
A1Excuse me, may I ask a question?
Siempre hago muchas preguntas en clase.
A2I always ask a lot of questions in class.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Literal Translation
Mistake: "Saying 'Yo pregunto una pregunta'."
Correction: While 'preguntar' means 'to ask', you don't use it with the word 'pregunta'. The natural, common way to say 'I ask a question' is 'Hago una pregunta'. It's a set phrase to remember.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sound More Natural
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!
Hago el papel del rey (I play the role of the king): The person is acting or playing a specific role.
hago(Verb)
I play
?a role in a play, movie, or situation
,I pretend to be
?acting as if I were something I'm not
📝 In Action
En la obra de teatro, hago el papel del rey.
B1In the play, I play the role of the king.
A veces me hago el tonto para no tener que responder.
B2Sometimes I play dumb so I don't have to answer.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Roles
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'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hago
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'hago' to mean 'I ask'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'hago' spelled with a 'g' when the verb is 'hacer'?
It's one of Spanish's common irregular patterns! For some '-er' and '-ir' verbs, the 'I' form in the present tense gets a 'g' to maintain the sound. You'll see this in other verbs too, like 'pongo' (from 'poner') and 'salgo' (from 'salir'). It's a pattern you'll get used to with practice.
Can I use 'hago' to talk about the weather, like 'I make it cold'?
No, you can't. In Spanish, weather is described with an impersonal form of 'hacer', which is 'hace'. For example, 'Hace frío' (It's cold) or 'Hace sol' (It's sunny). 'Hago' is always personal and means 'I do' or 'I make'.