fazer
/faˈze(ʁ)/
The English phrase 'do' is translated into Portuguese as fazer.
fazer is used to express the idea of performing tasks. While English distinguishes between 'do' and 'make', Portuguese uses fazer for both concepts.
Meaning: perform tasks (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular present indicative form of fazer is faço (I do/make). The first-person singular preterite form is fiz (I did/made).
How do you pronounce it?
/faˈze(ʁ)/
Did you know?
- The Portuguese phrase fazer vista grossa literally means 'to make a thick sight', but it is used to say someone is turning a blind eye.
- To describe a period of time that has passed, Portuguese uses fazer in expressions like faz dois anos, meaning 'it has been two years'.
- When talking about weather, Portuguese speakers use fazer instead of 'to be', saying faz calor for 'it is hot' or faz frio for 'it is cold'.
Examples in context
- Sei o que fazer.I know what to do.This sentence is useful for seeing fazer used in the context of knowing a course of action.Tatoeba #2462167 by MarlonX19, translation #256407 by CK
- O que devo fazer?What should I do?This sentence is useful for asking a question about a required action using fazer.Tatoeba #1150545 by tulio, translation #449699 by peipei
- Eu sei como fazer.I know how to do it.This sentence is useful for expressing knowledge of a method using fazer.Tatoeba #1121832 by alexmarcelo, translation #1121830 by CK
- O que você faz?What do you do?
- Ela executou a tarefa com precisão.She executed the task with precision.
- O que você faz no seu tempo livre?What do you do in your free time?
- O professor desempenha um papel importante.The teacher plays an important role.
- Eu faço negócios internacionais.I do international business.
- O que você faz nas férias?What do you do on vacations?
- Eu desempenho várias funções na empresa.I perform various roles in the company.
- Eu dou conta de cuidar dos meus filhos e trabalhar.I manage to take care of my kids and work.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are in the kitchen planning their evening.
- FelipeO que vamos fazer para o jantar?What are we going to make for dinner?
- JulianaEu vou fazer uma massa.I am going to make a pasta.
- FelipeÓtimo, eu posso fazer a salada.Great, I can make the salad.
- JulianaCombinado, Felipe.It's a deal, Felipe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “do” translations and entries fazer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
