How to Say "makes" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “makes” is “hace” — use 'hace' for general creation or production of something, like food, objects, or art, when no more specific verb applies..
hace
/ah-say//ˈase/
Examples
Mi hermana hace un pastel delicioso.
My sister makes a delicious cake.
Él hace ejercicio todas las mañanas.
He does exercise every morning.
La empresa hace buenos productos.
The company makes good products.
One Verb, Two Meanings
'Hacer' is your go-to verb for both 'to do' (an action) and 'to make' (to create). The situation tells you which meaning is intended.
Asking Questions
Mistake: “To ask a question, English speakers often say 'preguntar una pregunta'.”
Correction: The correct phrase is 'hacer una pregunta'. Think of it as 'making a question'.
prepara
/preh-PAH-rah//pɾeˈpaɾa/
Examples
Mi hermana prepara el desayuno todos los días.
My sister prepares breakfast every day.
¿Usted prepara la presentación para mañana?
Are you (formal) preparing the presentation for tomorrow?
Third Person Singular
This form ('prepara') is used when the subject is 'he' (él), 'she' (ella), or the formal 'you' (usted). It always ends in -a for -ar verbs in the present tense.
crea
KRAY-ah/ˈkɾea/
Examples
Ella crea arte muy original.
She creates very original art.
El presidente crea un nuevo ministerio.
The president creates a new ministry.
¡Crea tu propia historia!
Create your own story! (Informal command)
Indicative vs. Imperative
The form 'crea' is used in two ways: to state a fact ('él crea') or to give an informal command to one person ('¡Crea!').
Confusing Tú and Usted Commands
Mistake: “Using 'crea' for a formal command (Usted).”
Correction: The formal command is '¡Cree!' (with an 'e'). '¡Crea!' is for informal friends and family (tú).
comete
/ko-MEH-teh//koˈmete/
Examples
Él siempre comete el mismo error.
He always makes the same mistake.
Si alguien comete un crimen, debe ir a juicio.
If someone commits a crime, they must go to trial.
¡Comete el acto con valentía!
Commit the act with bravery!
Double Duty
This word works in two ways: it can describe what someone is doing ('She commits') or it can be a command ('Commit!').
The 'Make' vs. 'Do' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'hacer un error' to say 'make a mistake'.”
Correction: In Spanish, we almost always use 'cometer' with errors. Say 'cometer un error' instead.
The Accent Mark
Mistake: “Writing 'comete' when you mean 'eat it up'.”
Correction: Use 'cómete' (with an accent) for the command 'eat it up'. Without the accent, 'comete' means 'commits'.
General Production vs. Specific Actions
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