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How to Say "you do" in Spanish

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haces

/ah-ses//ˈases/

verbA1informal
Use 'haces' when speaking to one person informally (tú form) to ask about an action they are performing or will perform.
A young person cheerfully mixing dough in a bowl, representing the act of making something.

Examples

¿Qué haces esta noche?

What are you doing tonight?

Tú haces las mejores galletas.

You make the best cookies.

Siempre haces tu tarea a tiempo.

You always do your homework on time.

The 'Tú' Form

'Haces' is the version of the verb 'hacer' you use when talking directly to one person you know well, like a friend or family member (the 'tú' form).

'To Do' and 'To Make' in One

In English, we have two different words, 'do' and 'make'. Spanish keeps it simple and uses the same verb, 'hacer', for both ideas. The meaning is clear from the rest of the sentence.

Mixing up 'haces' and 'hace'

Mistake: “Using 'hace' when talking to a friend: ¿Qué hace ahora?”

Correction: Use 'haces' when talking to 'tú': ¿Qué haces ahora? 'Hace' is for a third person (he/she) or a formal 'you' (usted).

hacéis

verbA1informal
Use 'hacéis' when speaking to multiple people informally (vosotros form), primarily in Spain, to ask about an action they are performing or will perform.

Examples

¿Qué hacéis este fin de semana, chicos?

What are you guys doing this weekend?

Singular vs. Plural 'You'

The most common mistake is using the singular 'haces' when addressing a group. Remember that 'haces' is for one person (tú), while 'hacéis' is for multiple people (vosotros) in informal Spanish, especially in Spain.

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