Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to do / to make" in Spanish: hacer
hacer
To do and to make in Spanish both use hacer. Irregular yo form is hago. Common chunks include ¿Qué haces? and hace frío for the weather.
Asking about plans
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How to pronounce hacer
Say it
ah-SEHR / AH-goh
/a.ˈseɾ/
Hacer is ah-SEHR. Hago is AH-goh. Silent h in hacer; Latin America often says soft s.
"to do / to make" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| hacer | to do / to make Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| hago | I do / I make Irregular yo present. | Irregular yo present. |
| haces / hace | you do / he-she does ¿Qué haces? is everyday. | ¿Qué haces? is everyday. |
| hacemos / hacen | we do / they do Plural forms. | Plural forms. |
| hecho | done / made Past participle: he hecho la tarea. | Past participle: he hecho la tarea. |
How to use hacer in real life
- 1Asking about plans
¿Qué haces este fin de semana?
What are you doing this weekend?
Haces is the classic question.
- 2Talking about chores
Hago la comida a las siete.
I make dinner at seven.
Hago covers do and make.
- 3Weather small talk
Hoy hace calor en la ciudad.
It is hot in the city today.
Hace + weather is a set pattern.
Mistakes English speakers make with hacer
Incorrect: Yo haco la tarea.
Correct: Yo hago la tarea.
The yo form is hago, not haco.
Incorrect: Es frío hoy.
Correct: Hace frío hoy.
Weather often uses hacer: hace frío.
Good to know
Hacer covers a huge English range: do, make, and many weather lines. Latin American Spanish keeps the soft s sound in hacer for most speakers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking weekend plans by chat
ChatPal
¿Qué haces mañana por la tarde?
What are you doing tomorrow afternoon?
You
Hago la tarea y luego salgo.
I'm doing homework and then I go out.
ChatPal
Yo hago pan en casa. ¿Vienes?
I'm making bread at home. Are you coming?
You
Sí. Quiero hacer algo juntos.
Yes. I want to do something together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to do / to make" in Spanish
Why is hago irregular?
The yo form adds g: hago. Other present forms follow more regular endings.
Does hacer mean do or make?
Both. Context decides: hago ejercicio, hago un pastel.
How do I say it's cold?
Hace frío. Weather often uses hacer.
How do you pronounce hacer?
ah-SEHR. Silent h; soft s sound in Latin America.
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