Spanish Phrase
¿Haces mandados?
Meaning
Literally ‘Do you do errands?’, it is an informal way to ask someone if they can run errands for you or if they are willing to do them now.
When to use
Use it in casual conversation with friends, family members, or coworkers you address with *tú*. It’s perfect for asking about grocery trips, picking up a package, or any short task that needs to be done outside the house.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Hacesmandados?
Haces (verb hacer)
Present tense, second‑person singular (tú) of *hacer* meaning ‘to do’ or ‘to make’.
Mandados (noun)
Plural of *mandado*, a common informal word for ‘errand(s)’ or ‘grocery run’.
Question inversion
Spanish questions often invert subject and verb and are marked with opening and closing question marks.
🗨In Conversation
¿Haces mandados?
Do you run errands?
Sí, paso por el supermercado ahora mismo.
Yes, I’ll stop by the supermarket right now.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Haces mandado?
The noun should agree in number with the verb; use the plural *mandados* when asking about multiple errands.
¿Hacéis mandados?
Use *haces* for *tú* (informal singular). *Hacéis* is the plural *vosotros* form used only in Spain.
Haces mandados?
Never omit the opening and closing question marks in written Spanish.
↔Alternatives
¿Puedes hacer mandados?
Can you run errands?
¿Te encargas de los mandados?
Will you take care of the errands?
¿Te haces cargo de los mandados?
Will you handle the errands?
Cultural Tip
In most Latin American countries *mandado* usually refers to a quick grocery run, while in Spain it can also mean any short errand. Stick to the informal *tú* form with people you know; with strangers or older adults use the formal *¿Hace usted mandados?* to show respect.