Spanish Phrase
Suelo hacer chili o salteados.
Meaning
The speaker is saying that they usually prepare either chili (a spicy stew) or stir‑fried dishes. It conveys a regular cooking habit rather than a one‑off event.
When to use
Use this sentence when talking about your typical meals, sharing cooking preferences with friends, or answering questions about what you like to cook at home.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Suelohacerchiliosalteados
Suelo + infinitivo
The verb *suelo* (from *soler*) is followed by an infinitive to express a habitual action, similar to “I usually …”.
Infinitive *hacer*
When *suelo* is used, the second verb stays in its infinitive form; do not conjugate it.
Gender & number of nouns
*chili* is masculine singular (el chili) and *salteados* is masculine plural, referring to several stir‑fried dishes.
Coordinating conjunction *o*
*o* means “or” and links two alternatives without changing the verb that precedes it.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué sueles cocinar en casa?
What do you usually cook at home?
Suelo hacer chili o salteados.
I usually make chili or stir‑fries.
✕Common Mistakes
Suelo hago chili o salteados.
After *suelo* you must keep the second verb in infinitive; *hago* is a conjugated form.
Suelo hacer el chili o los salteados.
When *chili* follows *hacer*, the article is usually omitted.
Suelo hacer chili o salteado.
If you refer to more than one stir‑fried dish, use the plural *salteados*.
↔Alternatives
Normalmente preparo chili o salteados.
I normally prepare chili or stir‑fries.
Generalmente cocino chili o salteados.
I generally cook chili or stir‑fries.
A menudo hago chili o salteados.
I often make chili or stir‑fries.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking households, “chili” refers to a Tex‑Mex style stew that has become popular across Latin America, while “salteados” are dishes inspired by Asian cuisine, often made with vegetables, meat, and a quick high‑heat fry. Mentioning both shows a blend of culinary influences that many young speakers enjoy.