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"Haces" is a form of "hacer", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to do". "Estás haciendo" is a form of "estás haciendo", a phrase which is often translated as "you're doing". Learn more about the difference between "haces" and "estás haciendo" below.
hacer(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to do
Haz los deberes.Do your homework.
a. to make
Hice la comida de mis hijos.I made my children's lunch.
b. to prepare
Nos reuniremos este fin de semana para hacer la presentación.We will meet this weekend to prepare the presentation.
a. to make
Hoy les enseñaré a hacer su propio sitio web.Today I'll show you how to make your own website.
a. to make
Estoy ocupado haciendo los preparativos para la fiesta.I'm busy making preparations for the party.
a. to do
Me mandó que lavara los platos pero ya lo había hecho.He told me to wash the dishes but I had already done it.
a. to make
Hizo una nueva amiga en el colegio.He made a new friend at school.
a. to make
La hizo llorar.He made her cry.
a. to think
Hacía la casa sola.I thought there was nobody at home.
a. to make
El dolor hizo mi vida miserable.The pain made my life a misery.
a. to do
Haz lo que te digo.Do as I say.
a. to make look
Ese peinado te hace más vieja.That hairstyle makes you look older.
a. to act
¡No hagas el mono en el colegio!Don't act the fool at school!
a. to make
Se dice que el doctor hace hasta seis cifras.They say the doctor makes at least six figures.
b. to earn
Mi hermanito hizo una fortuna vendiendo limonada.My little brother earned a fortune selling lemonade.
a. to take
Les hizo dos semanas manejar a California.It took them two weeks to drive to California.
a. to do
Hicimos 150 millas en el último viaje.We did 150 miles on the last vacation.
b. to cover
Podemos hacer más distancia si salimos de noche.We can cover more distance if we leave at night.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
impersonal verb
16. (time)
a. it has been
Hace mucho tiempo que no te veo.It has been a long time since I've seen you.
a. to be
En invierno hace frío.It's cold in winter.
hacerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to make oneself
Se hizo un vestido de seda.She made herself a silk dress.
a. to make oneself
Creo que voy a hacerme un puré de zanahorias esta noche.I think I'm going to make myself some carrot soup tonight.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to pretend
No te hagas el santo; tú también te equivocas.Don't pretend to be a saint; you make mistakes, too.
b. to act
No te hagas el tonto conmigo.Don't act the fool with me.
a. to become
Su sueño era hacerse dentista.His dream was to become a dentist.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Ya va siendo hora de que se haga cortar el pelo.It's about time he had his hair cut.
Vamos a hacernos pintar la casa después del verano.We're going to have the house painted after the summer.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Daniela solo ayuda en clase para hacerse ver.Daniela only helps out in class to get noticed.
Deberíamos darle una oportunidad para hacerse oír.We should give him a chance to be heard.
a. to get used to
Pues no soy capaz de hacerme a la idea.Well, I can't get used to the idea.
a. to feel
Hoy se me hizo muy largo esperando los resultados de la prueba.Today felt really long waiting for my test results.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El curso se me está haciendo aburrido.I'm finding the course boring.
La película se me hizo interminable.The movie seemed interminable.
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estás haciendo(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(you're carrying out; in statements; singular)
a. you're doing
Si crees que estás haciendo lo correcto, ¿por qué te preocupas tanto?If you think you're doing the right thing, why do you worry so much about it?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(you're producing; in statements; singular)
a. you're making
Estás haciendo estofado, ¿verdad? Lo he olido nada más entrar. ¡Qué hambre!You're making a stew, aren't you? I could smell it as soon as I came in. I'm starving!
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(are you carrying out; in questions; singular)
a. are you doing
¿Estás haciendo la tarea? ¿Por qué está encendida la tele?Are you doing your homework? Why is the TV on?
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(are you producing; in questions; singular)
a. are you making
¿Estás haciendo la cena? Yo me voy a duchar rápido.Are you making dinner? I'm going to take a quick shower.
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