Spanish Nosotros/as Commands Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What do nosotros/as commands correspond to in English?

They

You

Let's (correct)

How is the negative nosotros/as command formed?

Using the first-person plural form of the present subjunctive (correct)

Using the infinitive form

Using the affirmative command

None of the above

What is the phrase for 'Let's cross the street' in Spanish?

Crucemos la calle.

How can 'Let's go' be expressed in Spanish?

Vamos. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'No vayamos a la pescadería' express?

Let's not go to the fish shop. Signup and view all the answers

Match the Spanish commands with their English translations:

Crucemos la calle. = Let's cross the street. Vamos a trabajar mucho. = We're going to work a lot. Firmémonos. = Let's sign. No les paguemos el préstamo. = Let's not pay them back the loan. Signup and view all the answers

Object pronouns are always placed in front of affirmative nosotros/as commands.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative form of the nosotros/as command 'irse'?

No nos vayamos. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nosotros/as Commands Overview

Used to give orders or suggestions that include the speaker and others, akin to "Let's" in English.
Affirmative and negative commands are formed using the first-person plural form of the present subjunctive.

Affirmative Commands

"Let's + [verb]" can also be expressed as "vamos a + [infinitive]."
The phrase "vamos a + [infinitive]" can mean both "let's" and "we are going to," depending on context.

Use of "Ir"

"Let's go" is expressed with the present indicative form "vamos."
Negative commands use the subjunctive: e.g., "No vayamos."

Pronoun Attachment Rules

When "nos" or "se" is added to an affirmative command, the final "-s" from the verb is dropped.
Examples include "Sentémonos" (Let’s sit) and "Démoselo" (Let’s give it to her).

Special Case: "Irse"

The command form for "irse" (to go away) is "vámonos," with its negative form being "no nos vayamos."
Object pronouns will attach to affirmative commands, requiring a written accent for stress preservation. Example: "Firmémoslo" (Let’s sign it).

Negative Command Structure

Object pronouns are placed before negative commands, e.g., "No les paguemos el préstamo" (Let’s not pay them the loan).

Description

Learn how to use nosotros/as commands in Spanish with these flashcards. These commands are used for making suggestions and orders that include the speaker and others. Understanding their formation with the present subjunctive will enhance your conversational skills in Spanish.