Formal and Informal Commands in Spanish

Questions and Answers

How do you do the affirmative tú command form?

It is the same as the él, ella, ud. form of the present tense of the verb. -AR = -a, -ER/IR = -e.

What are eight common verbs with irregular affirmative tú commands?

Decir, Hacer, Salir, Ser, Ir, Poner, Tener, Venir.

What is the informal command for 'decir'?

What is the informal command for 'hacer'?

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What is the informal command for 'salir'?

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What is the informal command for 'ser'?

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What is the informal command for 'ir'?

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What is the informal command for 'poner'?

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What is the informal command for 'tener'?

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What is the informal command for 'venir'?

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How do you form the negative tú of informal commands?

Take the yo form of present tense of the verb, drop -o ending, add -es for -AR verbs, add -as for -ER/-IR verbs. Signup and view all the answers

Verbs ending in -car, -zar, -gar have spelling changes only in negative tú command.

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What changes are made for -car, -zar, -gar verbs in the negative tú command?

c--qu, g--gu, z--c Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for object and reflexive pronouns in tú commands?

Pronouns are attached to the end of affirmative commands and placed in front of the verb in negative form. Signup and view all the answers

How do you form los mandatos formales?

Take the yo form of the present tense of the verb, drop -o ending, add -e(n) for -AR verbs, add -a(n) for -ER/-IR verbs. Signup and view all the answers

Verbs ending in -car, -zar, -gar have spelling changes in the ud. and uds. commands.

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What are the irregulars in the form of formal commands?

Dar, Estar, Ir, Saber, Ser. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal command for 'dar'?

dé(n) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal command for 'estar'?

esté(n) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal command for 'ir'?

vaya(n) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal command for 'saber'?

sepa(n) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal command for 'ser'?

sea(n) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Affirmative Tú Commands

Affirmative tú command form mimics the él, ella, usted present tense form.
For -AR verbs, use -a; for -ER/IR verbs, use -e.

Common Irregular Affirmative Tú Commands

Eight frequently used verbs with irregular forms:
- Decir: di
- Hacer: haz
- Salir: sal
- Ser: sé
- Ir: ve
- Poner: pon
- Tener: ten
- Venir: ven

Negative Tú Commands

To form negative tú commands, use the present tense yo form:
- Drop the -o ending.
- Add -es for -AR verbs.
- Add -as for -ER/-IR verbs.
Verbs ending in -car, -zar, -gar undergo spelling changes:
- c becomes qu
- g becomes gu
- z becomes c

Pronouns in Tú Commands

Object and reflexive pronouns attach to the end of affirmative commands.
If the command has more than two syllables, an accent mark is added over the stressed vowel.
In negative commands, pronouns precede the verb.

Formal Commands (Los Mandatos Formales)

To create formal commands, also use the yo form of the present tense:
- Drop the -o ending.
- Add -e(n) for -AR verbs.
- Add -a(n) for -ER/-IR verbs.
Formal commands also see spelling changes for -car, -gar, -zar verbs:
- c becomes qu
- g becomes gu
- z becomes c

Irregular Formal Commands

Irregularities exist in formal commands for these verbs:
- Dar: dé(n)
- Estar: esté(n)
- Ir: vaya(n)
- Saber: sepa(n)
- Ser: sea(n)

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This quiz covers the rules and irregular forms of affirmative tú commands in Spanish. You'll learn how to form commands and identify common irregular verbs. Test your knowledge with flashcards that highlight essential grammar for proficiency in Spanish.