Spanish Nosotros/as Commands Flashcards

What do nosotros/as commands correspond to in English?

How is the negative nosotros/as command formed?

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

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

What does 'No vayamos a la pescadería' express?

Match the Spanish commands with their English translations:

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

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

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).

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.