Introduction
This article helps beginners understand and practice phrases related to the question ¿Hacemos un repaso? You will learn how to use this useful expression in classroom, study group, tutoring, and everyday review situations with clear examples, vocabulary, common responses, tips, and common mistakes.
- What does ¿Hacemos un repaso? mean?
- Common contexts to use ¿Hacemos un repaso?
- Simple responses and follow-ups
- Short practice dialogues for beginners
- Useful vocabulary for a repaso
- Practical examples a beginner might use
- Signs, messages, and quick notes
- Beginner-friendly review activities
- Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
- Beginner tips to practice using the phrase
- Short practice plan using ¿Hacemos un repaso?
- Additional short examples for everyday situations
- How teachers and tutors commonly respond
- Practice checklist before a repaso
- Helpful mini-exercises using the phrase
- Common follow-up questions after ¿Hacemos un repaso?
- Quick grammar note
- Conclusion
What does ¿Hacemos un repaso? mean?
¿Hacemos un repaso? literally asks Shall we do a review? It is a casual, friendly way to propose reviewing material together. Use it when suggesting to go over vocabulary, grammar, notes, homework, or a short summary before a test or presentation.
Key parts of the phrase:
hacemos — first person plural of hacer, meaning we do or shall we do when phrased as a question.
un repaso — a review, a quick run-through, or a recap of material.
Common contexts to use ¿Hacemos un repaso?
Use ¿Hacemos un repaso? in many beginner-friendly contexts. Here are realistic situations where learners might say it:
Study group:
¿Hacemos un repaso antes del examen?
Classroom:
¿Hacemos un repaso de lo que vimos hoy?
Tutoring session:
¿Hacemos un repaso de la tarea rápida?
Before a presentation:
¿Hacemos un repaso del diálogo?
On a language exchange:
¿Hacemos un repaso de frases básicas?
Simple responses and follow-ups
Beginners need quick, practical replies to accept, decline, or suggest alternatives. Examples below are short and common.
Accepting:
Sí, hagamos un repaso
Accepting (casual):
Claro, repasemos
Suggesting time:
¿En cinco minutos?
Declining politely:
Hoy no puedo, ¿mañana?
Specifying topic:
Repasemos vocabulario
Short practice dialogues for beginners
These mini-dialogues show natural use of ¿Hacemos un repaso? in everyday situations. Notice simple grammar and repetition to aid memory.
1. Before class
Teacher: ¿Hacemos un repaso de los números?
Student: Sí, por favor
2. Study group
María: ¿Hacemos un repaso de la lista de vocabulario?
Carlos: Repasemos cinco palabras cada uno
3. Tutoring
Tutor: ¿Hacemos un repaso de los pronombres?
Student: No entiendo algunos, repasemos
Useful vocabulary for a repaso
These words often appear when planning or doing a review. Learn them with short English explanations.
repasar — to review, to go over material again
resumen — summary
pregunta — question
respuesta — answer
tarjeta — flashcard
ejercicio — exercise
tema — topic
vocabulario — vocabulary
gramática — grammar
Practical examples a beginner might use
Short sample sentences you can memorize and use in class, chat groups, or messages.
¿Hacemos un repaso ahora?
Repasemos la lista de verbos regulares
Necesito un repaso de los números del uno al veinte
¿Hacemos un repaso rápido antes del examen?
Hagamos un repaso de los saludos
Signs, messages, and quick notes
Examples of short notes or chat messages using the phrase, useful for study groups or teachers.
¿Hacemos un repaso a las 7 pm?
Repaso en 10 minutos — message to classmates
Lista para repasar: números, días, colores
Beginner-friendly review activities
Concrete activities to propose when saying ¿Hacemos un repaso? Each activity is simple and practical for learners.
Flashcards:
Repasemos con tarjetas
Quick quiz:
Hagamos un breve quiz (use simple questions)
Role play:
Repasemos un diálogo de restaurante o tienda
Dictation:
Repasemos dictado de cinco frases
Summary:
Hagamos un resumen de la lección
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Beginners often make small errors when using ¿Hacemos un repaso? Here are typical mistakes and quick corrections.
Mistake: Using singular with vosotros or tú instead of nosotros. Correction: Use ¿Hacemos un repaso? not ¿Hacemos un repaso tú?
Mistake: Confusing repaso with revisión. Correction: Both work, but repaso is more casual and common in spoken Latin American Spanish.
Mistake: Translating word-by-word from English. Correction: Use natural Spanish word order: ¿Hacemos un repaso rather than literal constructs like vamos a hacer un repaso ahora in casual suggestions.
Beginner tips to practice using the phrase
Short, actionable tips to help you use ¿Hacemos un repaso? naturally and confidently.
Tip 1: Say it out loud before study sessions to form habit
Tip 2: Use it in messages to classmates: ¿Hacemos un repaso a las 6?
Tip 3: Pair it with a specific topic: Repasemos vocabulario
Tip 4: Keep replies short: Sí, repasemos or Más tarde
Tip 5: Record a short audio of the phrase and listen back to improve rhythm
Short practice plan using ¿Hacemos un repaso?
A beginner-friendly 10-minute routine you can do with a partner or alone.
Minute 0–1: Say ¿Hacemos un repaso to start
Minute 1–4: Go over 5 vocabulary words using tarjetas
Minute 4–7: Make 3 simple sentences with the words
Minute 7–9: Quiz each other: ask ¿Cómo se dice … ?
Minute 9–10: Conclude with Listo, repasamos or plan next repaso
Additional short examples for everyday situations
The following examples are realistic lines you might hear or use in class, social study groups, and tutoring.
On WhatsApp: ¿Hacemos un repaso antes de la clase en línea?
At a café study meetup: Repasemos los tiempos verbales
With a friend: Hagamos un repaso de frases para viajar
In class: Repasemos la tarea cinco minutos
How teachers and tutors commonly respond
Common teacher phrases that follow ¿Hacemos un repaso? Understanding these helps beginners know what to expect.
Buena idea, empecemos con…
Claro, ¿qué tema?
Perfecto, tengo unas preguntas
Bien, empecemos con ejercicios
Practice checklist before a repaso
Quick checklist to prepare for a productive session when someone asks ¿Hacemos un repaso?
Have your notebook or flashcards ready
Choose one clear topic: vocabulario, gramática, o lectura
Decide time limit (5–15 minutes)
Agree on format: preguntas, tarjetas, o diálogo
Helpful mini-exercises using the phrase
Three tiny exercises to reinforce usage. Each takes one minute.
Exercise 1: Text a partner ¿Hacemos un repaso y escribe el tema
Exercise 2: Say aloud Repasemos + two vocabulary words
Exercise 3: Record yourself saying ¿Hacemos un repaso, then answer with Sí, repasemos
Common follow-up questions after ¿Hacemos un repaso?
These short questions help clarify time, topic, and method.
¿Cuánto tiempo? — How much time?
¿Qué tema? — Which topic?
¿Con tarjetas o con preguntas? — With flashcards or questions?
¿En persona o por video? — In person or by video?
Quick grammar note
The phrase uses the present indicative hacemos with intonation to form a polite suggestion. An alternative is the imperative plural repasemos, which sounds slightly more formal or collaborative but is also common in study contexts.
Conclusion
Mastering ¿Hacemos un repaso? gives beginners a practical tool to organize short study sessions and suggest quick reviews in everyday learning situations. Use the sample dialogues, vocabulary, mini-exercises, and tips to practice confidently in class, study groups, and messages.
