Imperative

The tú affirmative command usually takes the 3rd person singular of the present indicative for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, while the negative tú command uses the present subjunctive. This makes quick orders natural when speaking to friends.

The usted command form comes from the present subjunctive 3rd person singular, making it polite for strangers or formal situations in both affirmatives and negatives. Use it to show respect when giving directions.

The nosotros command uses the present subjunctive first person plural, letting you include yourself in an order like "vamos" or the more formal "vayamos". Both affirmatives and negatives follow this pattern for group instructions.

The ustedes command form is the present subjunctive 3rd person plural, suitable for addressing groups formally in both positive and negative commands. It ensures clear directions when speaking to multiple people.

The vosotros affirmative command adds -d to the infinitive for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, while the negative uses the present subjunctive 2nd person plural. This form is common in Spain and helps keep commands consistent for groups of friends.

The tú affirmative command of decir is di, an irregular short form used in quick orders, while usted and ustedes follow the subjunctive for more polite commands. Use di when telling someone to speak up or give information fast.

The tú affirmative command of hacer is haz, a common irregular used in both casual speech and instructions, with usted and ustedes forms derived from the subjunctive for formal contexts. Haz fits well in commands like "haz la tarea".

The tú affirmative command of ir is ve, a short irregular used in everyday speech, while usted and ustedes forms come from the subjunctive for polite or group commands. Use ve for quick directions or prompts.

The tú affirmative command of poner is pon, widely used in informal orders, with usted and ustedes forms following the subjunctive for formality. Pon works well for tasks like placing objects or setting things up.

The tú affirmative command of salir is sal, an irregular form common in spoken commands, whereas usted and ustedes use subjunctive forms for polite or group orders. Use sal for prompts to leave quickly or exit an area.

The tú affirmative command of tener is ten, a frequently used irregular in daily commands, with usted and ustedes relying on subjunctive forms for respectful orders. Ten can signal someone to hold or bring something.

The tú affirmative command of venir is ven, a short irregular handy for quick invitations or orders, while usted and ustedes use subjunctive forms for politeness or groups. Ven is natural in calls to come closer or join in.

The usted and ustedes command forms consistently use the present subjunctive, making them reliable for polite and group commands; learners should memorize irregulars that affect these forms to maintain respectfulness. This uniformity helps in formal speech and writing.

In affirmative commands, direct, indirect, and reflexive pronouns attach to the verb's end, sometimes requiring an added accent to maintain the original stress. This makes spoken and written orders flow smoothly.

In negative commands, pronouns come before the verb, positioning that keeps the command firm and the meaning transparent; the verb remains in the subjunctive without added accents. This order helps listeners process the command quickly.