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How to Say "you make" in Spanish

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haces

/ah-ses//ˈases/

verbA1informal
Use 'haces' when you are speaking to one person informally, asking what they are creating or doing.
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 you are speaking to more than one person informally, primarily in Spain, asking what they are creating or doing.

Examples

¿Qué hacéis para cenar hoy?

What are you making for dinner today?

Singular vs. Plural 'You'

The most common mistake is using 'haces' when addressing a group. Remember, 'haces' is for one person ('you' singular), while 'hacéis' is for multiple people ('you all' plural), mainly in Spain.

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