Meaning
La expresión en inglés «Make sure you» se utiliza para asegurarse de que alguien realice una acción o verifique algo importante. Es una manera de dar un consejo o una instrucción, enfatizando la importancia de no olvidar o pasar por alto alguna tarea.
Uso: Cuando dices «Make sure you», estás recordando o sugiriendo a alguien que confirme o complete algo. Por ejemplo, si alguien va a salir de viaje, podrías decir: «Make sure you have your passport with you» (Asegúrate de llevar tu pasaporte contigo).
Ejemplos comunes:
- «Make sure you lock the door before leaving» - Asegúrate de cerrar la puerta con llave antes de salir.
- «Make sure you save your work frequently» - Asegúrate de guardar tu trabajo con frecuencia.
En resumen, «Make sure you» se utiliza para enfatizar la importancia de una acción o verificación, asegurándose de que la persona no olvide hacerlo.
Today's Sentences
- Make sure you see a doctor.
- Make sure you stop by for gas.
- Make sure you do the laundry.
- Make sure you wash your hands.
- Make sure you set the dinner table.
- Writer's Note
01
Make sure you see a doctor.
Situation 1
You’re coughing a lot today.
It started getting worse this morning.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Actually, do you mind if I take a few hours off work to go to the clinic?
Situation 2
I’m so exhausted and I have this rash on my back.
Really? It sounds a lot like Shingles.
Make sure you see a doctor.
Asegúrate de ver a un médico.
Shingles?
Gosh, I should drop by the clinic today.
Vaya, debería pasar por la clínica hoy.
If you take medication in the early stages, it won’t be too bad.
02
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Situation 1
Looks like the low fuel warning light just came on.
Make sure you stop by for gas.
Actually, do you mind if I drop by the gas station before I take you home?
Sure, I’ve got time.
Situation 2
See you later.
And make sure you stop by for gas.
Asegúrate de pasar por gasolina.
Are you low on fuel?
I think so.
You can use my card to fill up.
Puedes usar mi tarjeta para llenar.
Okay, I’ll remember to go to the gas station later.
03
Make sure you do the laundry.
Situation 1
The laundry room is a mess!
Is it?
Make sure you do the laundry, if you have time.
I’ve been so busy between groceries and cooking that I forgot to do the laundry.
Situation 2
Make sure you do the laundry.
Sure.
Do I separate the colors and whites?
¿Debo separar los colores y los blancos?
I usually make four piles.
Whites, lights, darks, and towels.
Blancos, claros, oscuros y toallas.
I had no idea laundry was so complicated.
04
Make sure you wash your hands.
Situation 1
Time for dinner!
Be there in a second!
Make sure you wash your hands.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Do you wanna help me knead the bread?
Sure.
What do I do first?
¿Qué hago primero?
Make sure you wash your hands first.
Okay, I’ll be right back.
05
Make sure you set the dinner table.
Situation 1
Do we have company coming over?
Yes, we have guests coming from out of town.
Can I help you in the kitchen?
Extra help is always welcome.
Can you help wash the dishes and make sure you set the dinner table after?
¿Puedes ayudar a lavar los platos y asegurarte de poner la mesa para la cena después?
Situation 2
Can I do anything to help?
That’s really sweet of you.
Maybe you could grab the wine and make sure you set the dinner table?
¿Quizás podrías tomar el vino y asegurarte de poner la mesa para la cena?
Sure.
Let me know if there’s anything else I can help out with.
Déjame saber si hay algo más en lo que pueda ayudar.
Thanks for helping out.
Writer's Note
The sentence starter "Make sure you" is a great way to ask, verify, or remind someone to do something. "Make sure" may sound demanding at times so it would be more polite to add "please" at the beginning or ending of your request. Here are a few examples to show you.
- Please make sure to fill out the application forms.
- Please make sure you arrive 3 hours before your flight.
- Please make sure you refrigerate the leftovers.
- Please make sure the electronic devices are unplugged before you leave.
- Please make sure to return the room keys to the front desk.
To ask someone to do something using "please" at the end of your sentence.
- Could you make sure that you put the milk in the fridge, please?
- Would you make sure to turn down the music after 9pm, please?
- Make sure you don't let the dog in the house, please.
- Could you make sure to preheat the oven before I get home, please?
- Would you make sure to drive Lily to the airport on Thursday, please?
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