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hacer la cama

verbCEFR A2

What does “hacer la cama” mean in English?

  1. to make the bed

Example sentences

  • Tengo que hacer la cama.

    I have to make the bed.

  • Voy a hacer la cama ahora.

    I am going to make the bed now.

How to use it

Hacer la cama means 'to make the bed'. It is a fixed home-routine chunk with hacer.

Common mistake

English learners may overuse make literally. This chunk is correct for preparing the bed; it does not mean manufacturing a bed.