The Logic of
DO & MAKE
Stop guessing. Understand the difference between Performing an Action and Creating a Result. Deja de adivinar. Entiende la diferencia entre Realizar una Acción y Crear un Resultado.
DO (Action/Work)
"I DO my homework."
Existing task. No physical object created.
Hago mis deberes (Tarea existente).MAKE (Creation/Result)
"I MAKE a cake."
New object/result created from ingredients.
Hago un pastel (Creo algo nuevo).The Logic of DO
Use DO for **actions, obligations, and repetitive tasks**. Usa DO para acciones, obligaciones y tareas repetitivas.
Work & Jobs
- Do work / a job Hacer trabajo
- Do business Hacer negocios
- Do homework Hacer deberes
- Do the housework Hacer tareas domésticas
Non-Specific
- Do something / anything Hacer algo
- Do nothing No hacer nada
- Do everything Hacer todo
- What are you doing? ¿Qué haces?
Obvious Actions
Replaces verbs like wash, clean, brush...
- Do the dishes (wash) Lavar los platos
- Do the laundry (wash) Hacer la colada
- Do your hair (style) Peinarse / Arreglarse el pelo
- Do your nails (paint) Hacerse las uñas
Key Expressions:
"Do your best" (Hacer lo mejor posible) & "Do me a favor" (Hacerme un favor).
The Logic of MAKE
Use MAKE for **creating, producing, and constructing**. Usa MAKE para crear, producir y construir.
Food
- Make breakfast
- Make a cake
- Make coffee
- Make a sandwich
Sound
- Make a noise
- Make a speech
- Make a phone call
- Make an excuse
Plans
- Make a decision
- Make a plan
- Make an arrangement
- Make a choice
Results
- Make money
- Make a mistake
- Make friends
- Make a change
The "Bed" Exception:
We say "Make the bed" (Arrange it), even though it's a chore.
Decimos "Make the bed" (Hacer la cama), aunque sea una tarea doméstica.Master List
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Action vs Creation
- L1: DO (Work, Tasks)
- L2: MAKE (Food, Plans)
- L3: Expressions (Favor, Mistake)
- L4: Rewrite
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