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"Make lunch" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "hacer el almuerzo", and "make dinner" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "hacer la cena". Learn more about the difference between "make lunch" and "make dinner" below.
make lunch(
meyk
luhnch
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. hacer el almuerzo
I usually start making lunch at 12:30 am.Suelo empezar a hacer el almuerzo a las 12:30 am.
b. hacer la comida (Mexico) (Spain)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Spain
Did you make lunch yet?¿Ya hiciste la comida?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. haz el almuerzo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Make lunch and I'll do the dishes.Haz el almuerzo y yo lavo los platos.
b. haz la comida (informal) (singular) (Mexico) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Spain
There was a sticky note on the fridge that read, "Please make lunch."Había una nota pegada en la nevera que decía: "Por favor, haz la comida".
make dinner(
meyk
dih
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ner
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. hacer la cena
I make dinner every night. I don't like to order food.Yo hago la cena todas las noches. No me gusta encargar comida.
b. preparar la cena
It's hard to make dinner in such a small kitchen.Es difícil preparar la cena en una cocina tan pequeña.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. haz la cena (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Please make dinner tonight. I'm very tired.Por favor, haz tú la cena esta noche. Yo estoy muy cansada.
b. prepara la cena (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Please make dinner in a hurry. My brother will be here any minute.Por favor, prepara la cena rápido. Mi hermano llegará en cualquier momento.
