" Te hago una foto ? "

Question

How do you translate the above question please ?

Answer 1

Hi Isotos,

If you ever want to translate a phrase like this, just try pasting into the box on the translate page - it's very good! Have a go and see what you get...

Answer 2

I put "Te hago una foto?" into the translator and here are the three results.

• I make a picture?
• I ask you a photo?
• Do I do a photo to you?

Now which of these makes sense? I say, none of them. So I think this is a legitimate question to ask the forum.

Hago = 1st person present of hacer = to make or to do. I make or I am making Te = direct object pronoun for 2nd person = you Una foto = a picture.

So literally: I am making a picture of you.

Now having said that, it doen't make much sense to me.

• Can I take your picture? ¿Puedo sacar una foto de ti?
• Do you want me to take your picture? ¿Quieres que saco una foto de ti?
• ????

Answer 3

Wow, I've never heard that. I only knew about tomar and sacar for taking photos. You learn something new everyday.

I don't think it is a common usage. But maybe a native speaker will come along to help! - gringojrf, Sep 25, 2013

Yes, "hacer una foto" as well as "echar una foto" are quite common in Spain. - RelaxingCup, Sep 25, 2013

Thanks RelaxingCup, I did not know that. - gringojrf, Sep 25, 2013

English speakers speak both of having their picture *taken* and having their picture *made*. Not that it necessarily has any bearing on the Spanish. - AnnRon, Sep 25, 2013