Meaning
To pose an inquiry.
Cultural Background
In Spain, it is common to use '¿Te puedo hacer una pregunta?' even with strangers in a casual setting, using the 'tú' form more frequently than in many Latin American countries. In Mexico, 'hacer una consulta' is often preferred in professional settings (like a doctor's office or law firm) to sound more formal and respectful. Using 'disculpe' (excuse me) before '¿puedo hacer una pregunta?' is a very common way to show respect to elders or authorities.
The 'H' is Silent
Never pronounce the 'h' in 'hacer'. It starts with the 'a' sound.
Avoid Redundancy
Native speakers will understand 'preguntar una pregunta', but it marks you immediately as a beginner. Stick to 'hacer'.
Meaning
To pose an inquiry.
The 'H' is Silent
Never pronounce the 'h' in 'hacer'. It starts with the 'a' sound.
Avoid Redundancy
Native speakers will understand 'preguntar una pregunta', but it marks you immediately as a beginner. Stick to 'hacer'.
Use 'Duda' for Clarity
If you are confused in class, saying 'Tengo una duda' (I have a doubt) is often more natural than 'Tengo una pregunta'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hacer'.
Yo ___ una pregunta al profesor.
The first person singular of 'hacer' is 'hago'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Spanish expression:
'Hacer una pregunta' is the standard collocation.
Match the pronoun with the correct form of the phrase.
Match them up:
Matches the subject with the correct conjugation of 'hacer'.
Complete the dialogue.
Estudiante: '¿Puedo ___ una pregunta?'
After the modal verb 'puedo', we use the infinitive 'hacer'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYo ___ una pregunta al profesor.
The first person singular of 'hacer' is 'hago'.
Choose the natural Spanish expression:
'Hacer una pregunta' is the standard collocation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matches the subject with the correct conjugation of 'hacer'.
Estudiante: '¿Puedo ___ una pregunta?'
After the modal verb 'puedo', we use the infinitive 'hacer'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, but it sounds slightly incomplete. '¿Puedo hacer una pregunta?' is more common and polite.
Yes, it is a universal phrase used from Spain to Argentina.
In Spanish logic, you 'construct' or 'make' the inquiry. 'Dar' (to give) is not used for questions.
Related Phrases
Tengo una duda
similarI have a doubt/question
Responder una pregunta
contrastTo answer a question
Formular una pregunta
specialized formTo formulate a question
