A1 Collocation Neutral

Hacer la cama.

To make the bed.

Meaning

To arrange bedding neatly after sleeping.

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Cultural Background

Making the bed is a standard expectation in most households, often linked to the idea of 'orden'. The term 'tender la cama' is very common and often preferred over 'hacer'.

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Regional Variation

If you are in Mexico or parts of South America, use 'tender la cama' to sound more natural.

Meaning

To arrange bedding neatly after sleeping.

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Regional Variation

If you are in Mexico or parts of South America, use 'tender la cama' to sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Cada mañana, yo ______ la cama.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hago

The subject is 'yo', so the verb must be 'hago'.

Select the correct phrase.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hacer la cama

'Hacer' is the standard verb for this chore.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Cada mañana, yo ______ la cama.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hago

The subject is 'yo', so the verb must be 'hago'.

Select the correct phrase. Choose A1

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hacer la cama

'Hacer' is the standard verb for this chore.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Usually yes, but you can use it whenever you tidy the bed.

Related Phrases

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tender la cama

synonym

To stretch/spread the bed

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hacer la compra

similar

To do the grocery shopping

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