Spanish Phrase
¿Hiciste la cama?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct question used to check if someone has completed the chore of tidying their bed. It uses the preterite tense of the irregular verb 'hacer' to refer to a specific completed action in the past.
When to use
Use this phrase in a household setting, typically in the morning or during cleaning routines. It is most often used between family members, partners, or roommates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Hicistelacama?
Hiciste
This is the informal 'tú' form of the verb 'hacer' in the preterite tense, which is used for actions completed in the past.
La cama
The noun 'cama' is feminine. In Spanish, we use the verb 'hacer' (to make/do) for this chore, similar to English.
🗨In Conversation
¿Hiciste la cama?
Did you make the bed?
Sí, la hice hace diez minutos.
Yes, I made it ten minutes ago.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Haces la cama?
The present tense 'haces' asks if you generally make the bed, not if you finished it just now.
¿Hiciste el cama?
'Cama' is a feminine noun and must be paired with the feminine article 'la'.
↔Alternatives
¿Ya tendiste la cama?
Did you already make the bed?
¿Está hecha la cama?
Is the bed made?
Cultural Tip
In many parts of Latin America, the verb 'tender' (to stretch out) is more common than 'hacer' when talking about making the bed. Using 'tender la cama' can help you sound more like a native speaker in those regions.