Do Vs Make

Do Vs Make

1. Both can be translated as "to do", but there are some differences in their meaning. In general, "do" considers the action more, while using "make" we refer more to the result of the action.

   • Use of DO
     • is used for actions, activities, and jobs. It is used in a broad sense, as to "perform". In general, these actions and activities do not produce a physical object.
       • Ejemplos: do homework; do a job; do the dishes; do housework; do exercise
     • "Do" is used when we talk about things in general, when we do not say exactly what activity. In this sense, it is used a lot with undefined pronouns like "something", "anything", "nothing", etc.
       • What are you doing today? I'm not doing anything. (¿Qué haces hoy? No hago nada.); He's always doing nice things for his girlfriend. (Siempre hace cosas buenas para su novia.); Are you doing anything important right now? (¿Haces algo importante ahora mismo?)
     • Expressions
       • do good (hacer el bien); do right (hacer bien); do wrong (hacer mal); do damage (hacer daño); do one's best (hacer lo posible); do a favor (hacer un favor); do justice (hacer justicia); do research (investigar); do harm (hacer daño); do business (hacer negocios); do one's hair (arreglarse el pelo); do wonders (hacer maravillas).
   • use of Make
     • "Make" is used in the sense of "manufacture", "elaborate" or "create". It is used for activities that create something that can be touched, a physical object.
       • Ejemplos: make breakfast/lunch/dinner; make a dress; make furniture
     • Expressions
       • make a decision (tomar una decisión); make a choice (hacer una elección); make a plan (trazar/hacer un plan); make arrangements (hacer preparativos); make an appointment (pedir cita/hora, concertar una cita); make a mistake (cometer un error); make money (ganar dinero); make an excuse (dar una excusa); make an effort (hacer un esfuerzo); make an attempt (hacer un intento); make fun of (reírse/burlarse de); make progress (hacer progresos); make an offer (hacer una oferta); make [a] noise (hacer [un] ruido); make peace (firmar la paz); make war (hacer la guerra); make a phone call (hacer una llamada); make an exception (hacer una excepción); make a confession (hacer una confesión); make a discovery (hacer un descubrimiento); make a change (hacer un cambio); make amends (reparar el daño [causado al alguien]//desagraviar a); make a comment (hacer un comentario); make a statement (hacer una declaración/afirmación); make a speech (pronunciar/hacer un discurso); make a difference (hacer difer