me haces sonreír
/me aθes sonreiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'you make me smile' is translated into Spanish as me haces sonreír.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they cause you to feel happy or joyful.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of me (me), haces (you make/do) and sonreír (to smile).
Which one should you use?
While me haces sonreír refers specifically to smiling, you should use me haces reír if you want to say 'you make me laugh'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the expression Me sacas una sonrisa is used to mean 'You bring a smile to my face'. In Argentina, you will often hear the form Me hacés sonreír.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the subject of the sentence, change the conjugated verb: use me hace sonreír to say 'he/she/it makes me smile' and me hacen sonreír to say 'they make me smile'.
How do you pronounce it?
/me aθes sonreiɾ/
Did you know?
- Because Spanish is a pro-drop language, you can omit the 'you' entirely. Simply saying me haces sonreír is sufficient, as the verb ending already tells the listener that 'you' are the one causing the smile.
- The word sonreír is a close relative of the Portuguese sorrir and Galician sorrir. All three languages evolved from the Latin subrīdēre, which describes a subtle expression of joy.
- While me haces sonreír is a direct translation, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me haces feliz to convey the same emotional weight, as 'making someone smile' can sound slightly more literal than in English.
Examples in context
- Siempre me haces sonreír.You always make me smile.
- Me haces sonreír de felicidad.You make me smile with happiness.
- Gracias por hacerme sonreír.Thank you for making me smile.
- Eres especial, me haces sonreír.You are special, you make me smile.
- No dejes de hablar, me haces sonreír mucho.Don't stop talking, you make me smile a lot.
- Cada vez que te veo, me haces sonreír.Every time I see you, you make me smile.
Example conversation
A couple is walking through a park on a sunny afternoon.
- SofíaMe encanta pasar tiempo contigo.I love spending time with you.
- AlejandroYo también, Sofía.Me too, Sofía.
- SofíaEres increíble, me haces sonreír.You are incredible, you make me smile.
- AlejandroY tú me haces muy feliz.And you make me very happy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, sonreír, CC BY-SA 4.0.
