hacer la comida

hacer la comida(
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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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to prepare food (in general)
Necesito ayuda para hacer la comida.I need help to prepare food.
b. to make food (in general)
Hacer la comida lleva mucho tiempo, pero lavar los platos no lleva más de cinco minutos.Making food takes a long time, but doing the dishes takes no more than five minutes.
c. to prepare the food (a specific meal)
Me bañaré y comenzaré a hacer la comida.I'll shower and begin preparing the food.
d. to make the food (a specific meal)
Yo hago la comida si tú haces las compras.I'll make the food if you do the shopping.
2. (to prepare the evening nourishment)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. to make dinner
El cocinero hizo la comida y se tomó un descanso.The cook made dinner and took a break.
3. (to prepare the midday nourishment)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. to make lunch
Yo siempre preparo el desayuno y mi esposo hace la comida.I always prepare breakfast and my husband makes lunch.
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