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Make in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'make' is 'hacer', pronounced ah-SEHR (IPA: /aˈseɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.

Pronunciation: ah-SEHR

Spanishhacer
Pronunciationah-SEHR · /aˈseɾ/
Part of speechverb
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'hacer'

  • Hago pan los domingos.
    I make bread on Sundays.
  • ¿Tú haces tu propia ropa?
    Do you make your own clothes?
  • Hicimos un pastel para su cumpleaños.
    We made a cake for her birthday.
  • Haz una lista de lo que necesitas.
    Make a list of what you need.

Common Phrases with 'hacer'

  • hacer una pregunta
    to ask a question
  • hacer caso
    to pay attention / obey
  • hacer las maletas
    to pack one's bags

How to Use 'hacer'

Hacer means both 'make' and 'do' — Spanish does not distinguish them. Irregular yo hago, preterite hice/hizo, imperative haz, participle hecho. Note hacer una pregunta = to ask a question (not 'make').

Related Vocabulary

Keep going: review present tense conjugation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'make' in Spanish?

'Make' in Spanish is 'hacer', pronounced ah-SEHR.

How do you spell 'hacer'?

It is spelled h-a-c-e-r.

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