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How to Say "we create" in Spanish

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creamos

/kre-AH-mohs//kɾeˈamos/

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Use 'creamos' when the action specifically involves the act of making something new or original, such as content, art, or ideas.
Two people working together to build a colorful birdhouse out of wood.

Examples

Nosotros creamos contenido para internet todos los días.

We create content for the internet every day.

Ayer creamos una cuenta bancaria nueva.

Yesterday we created a new bank account.

Creamos este grupo para ayudar a la comunidad.

We created this group to help the community.

The Present-Past Twin

In 'ar' verbs like this one, the 'we' form is exactly the same for both the present (we do it now) and the past (we did it then). You'll need to look at the other words in the sentence to know which one is meant.

Crear vs Creer

Mistake: “Using 'creamos' to mean 'we believe' in a normal statement.”

Correction: Say 'creemos' for 'we believe'. 'Creamos' only means 'believe' in special hypothetical situations (subjunctive).

hacemos

/ah-SEH-mos//aˈse.mos/

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Use 'hacemos' for a broader sense of 'we do' or 'we make,' often referring to general activities or tasks rather than original creation.
A colorful storybook illustration depicting two children, a boy and a girl, standing at a kitchen counter collaborating to mix cake batter in a large bowl.

Examples

¿Qué hacemos esta noche?

What are we doing tonight?

Nosotros hacemos la cena todos los días.

We make dinner every day.

Hacemos ejercicio en el parque.

We exercise in the park.

The 'We' Form for Now or Always

'Hacemos' is how you say 'we do' or 'we make' for actions happening right now or that happen regularly. It's the 'nosotros/nosotras' (we) form of the verb 'hacer' in the present tense.

Action vs. Being

Mistake: “Hacemos felices.”

Correction: Estamos felices. (We are happy.) 'Hacemos' is for actions you perform, like 'hacemos la cena' (we make dinner). To describe a state of being, like being happy or tired, you use 'estar'.

Choosing Between 'Crear' and 'Hacer'

The most common mistake is using 'hacemos' when the specific act of artistic or intellectual creation is intended. Remember, 'creamos' is for bringing something novel into being, while 'hacemos' is for general doing or making.

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