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"What will you do" is a phrase which is often translated as "qué harás", and "What are you doing?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Qué haces?". Learn more about the difference between "what will you do" and "What are you doing?" below.
what will you do(
wuht
wihl
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. qué harás (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?).
I've been offered a job in Taiwan, but my family has to stay in Australia. - What will you do?Me han ofrecido un trabajo en Taiwán, pero mi familia tiene que quedarse en Australia. - ¿Qué harás?
b. qué hará (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
What will you do if the city doesn't grant the permit?¿Qué hará si la ciudad no concede el permiso?
What are you doing?(
wuht
ar
yu
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. ¿Qué haces? (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?).
What are you doing? Can I help?¿Qué haces? ¿Te ayudo?
b. ¿Qué estás haciendo? (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?).
What are you doing? It looks fun.¿Qué estás haciendo? Parece divertido.
c. ¿Qué hace? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
What are you doing? Would you like some help?¿Qué hace? ¿La ayudo?
d. ¿Qué está haciendo? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
What are you doing in the office so late?¿Qué está haciendo tan tarde en la oficina?
b. ¿Qué están haciendo? (plural)
What are you doing out on the streets at this time?¿Qué están haciendo en la calle a estas horas?
