Informal Affirmative Commands in Spanish

Informal Affirmative Command

• To form an informal affirmative command in Spanish, remove the usted (formal) ending and add the appropriate tú (informal) ending.
• The infinitive form of the verb is the basis for the command.
• For example, the command for to come with me ( venir conmigo) is Ven conmigo, por favor.

Verb Conjugation for Commands

• The appropriate ending for the informal affirmative command depends on the verb's infinitive ending.
• Verbs ending in -AR usually end in -a in commands (e.g., bailar -> baila)
• Verbs ending in -ER or -IR usually end in -e in commands (e.g., comer -> come; vivir -> vive)
• Special cases exist for irregular verbs. These require memorization of the correct form.

Examples

• Hablar (to speak) - Habla (speak!)
• Comer (to eat) - Come (eat!)
• Bailar (to dance) - Baila (dance!)
• Escribir (to write) - Escribe (write!)

Additional Considerations

• Adding "por favor" for politeness is common, although not always strictly required.
• The word order remains the same as tú becomes implied by the verb tense in the command.

Context and Emphasis

• The context surrounding the command will determine its meaning.
• The emphasis placed on the command can influence the tone.

Pronouns

• When using a pronoun (direct, indirect) in the command, it comes before the verb conjugated into a direct command in the sentence.

This quiz explores the formation of informal affirmative commands in Spanish. Learn how to correctly conjugate verbs in the tú form and practice with various examples. Master the rules and exceptions, including irregular verbs, to enhance your Spanish command skills.