Spanish Phrase
¿Qué hacemos ahora?
Meaning
Literally, 'What are we doing now?' It’s a quick way to check the group’s next action or to suggest a new activity in the moment.
When to use
Use it in informal or semi‑formal settings when you’re with friends, family, or coworkers and need to decide what to do next. It works well in spontaneous plans, classroom activities, or while traveling together.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quéhacemosahora
Qué (interrogative pronoun)
Used to ask about something unknown; always carries an accent to differentiate from the conjunction 'que'.
hacemos (present of hacer, nosotros)
First‑person plural present of 'hacer' meaning 'to do' or 'to make'.
ahora (adverb of time)
Means 'now' and is placed after the verb in most neutral statements.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué hacemos ahora?
What are we doing now?
Podemos ir al cine o dar una vuelta por el parque.
We could go to the movies or take a walk in the park.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué hace ahora?
Using third‑person singular 'hace' mismatches the implied subject 'nosotros'.
¿Que hacemos ahora?
Missing the accent changes 'qué' (what) to the conjunction 'que' (that).
↔Alternatives
¿Qué vamos a hacer ahora?
What are we going to do now?
¿Qué hacemos ahora mismo?
What are we doing right now?
¿Qué sigue?
What’s next?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the phrase is often used with a friendly tone; you’ll hear it in cafés, classrooms, and on group trips. Remember to keep the verb in the first‑person plural (hacemos) unless you’re specifically asking about a single person, in which case you’d say '¿Qué hace ahora?'. Also, the accent on 'qué' is essential – dropping it changes the meaning entirely.