hago
/aɡo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "I make" is hago.
hago is used to express both the creation of something (I make) and the performance of an action (I do).
Which one should you use?
While hago is the standard way to say both "I make" and "I do", the word elaboro can be used if you want to convey a more sophisticated tone, particularly when referring to crafts or intricate creations.
How does it change in a sentence?
hago is the first-person singular present indicative of the irregular verb hacer.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɡo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid the common mistake of saying haco. Although the verb hacer has an irregular stem, the correct first-person form is hago.
Did you know?
- When talking about the weather, Spanish uses hacer instead of 'be'. To say 'it is cold', one says hace frío, literally meaning 'it makes cold'.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, the phrase hago is used in the expression hacer un puente, which means to create a long weekend by taking a day off between a holiday and the weekend.
- While hago means 'I make', the reflexive form me hago is used to describe a change in identity, such as me hago budista to mean 'I am becoming a Buddhist'.
Examples in context
- Yo hago las normas.I make the rules.This sentence shows how to use hago to express setting rules.Tatoeba #5834102 by albrusgher, translation #2380462 by CK
- Sangro cuando hago el amor.I bleed when I make love.This sentence illustrates the use of hago in a personal context.Tatoeba #1313786 by marcelostockle, translation #271266 by crescat
- Hago almuerzo todos los días.I make lunch every day.This sentence demonstrates using hago for preparing food.Tatoeba #1695473 by marcelostockle, translation #1879 by Swift
- Hago pasteles deliciosos.I make delicious cakes.
- Elaboro joyas a mano.I make handmade jewelry.
- Hago mis propias prendas de vestir.I make my own clothes.
- Fabrico velas aromáticas.I make scented candles.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about their daily chores.
- JavierYo hago la cena hoy, Elena.I'll make dinner today, Elena.
- ElenaMuchas gracias, Javier.Thank you very much, Javier.
- JavierTambién hago el café mañana.I'll also make the coffee tomorrow.
- Elena¡Eres muy amable!You are very kind!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
