Verb Overview
The verb make is an irregular verb in English commonly used to describe the action of creating or producing something. Its past tense and past participle form is made. This verb is widely used in both formal and informal contexts and appears in many common phrases.
Verb Forms
- Base form: make
- Past simple: made
- Past participle: made
- Present participle/gerund: making
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | make / made | hago / hice | I make a cake. / I made a cake. | Hago un pastel. / Hice un pastel. |
| You | make / made | haces / hiciste | You make a mess. / You made a mess. | Haces un lío. / Hiciste un lío. |
| He/She/It | makes / made | hace / hizo | She makes a dress. / She made a dress. | Ella hace un vestido. / Ella hizo un vestido. |
| We | make / made | hacemos / hicimos | We make plans. / We made plans. | Hacemos planes. / Hicimos planes. |
| They | make / made | hacen / hicieron | They make toys. / They made toys. | Ellos hacen juguetes. / Ellos hicieron juguetes. |
Usage Examples
The verb make can be used to talk about creating physical objects, preparing food, causing situations, or performing actions. For example, make a decision, make a phone call, or make an effort. Its past form made is used when referring to completed actions in the past.
Common Phrasal Verbs
- make up: to invent or reconcile
- make out: to see, hear or understand; or to write a document
- make off: to escape quickly
Understanding the verb make along with its past form made is essential for mastering everyday English communication.
