Regular Verbs in Spanish Affirmative Commands

Affirmative commands in Spanish are all about giving clear instructions. Regular verbs follow easy-to-learn patterns for each subject pronoun (tú, usted, vosotros, ustedes).

Key Points: Commands for Everyone

1. Subject Matters: Commands change based on who you’re talking to (tú, usted, vosotros, ustedes).
2. Tú = Present Indicative: For informal commands to a friend or someone you know well, use the third-person singular form of the present indicative.
3. Usted & Ustedes = Present Subjunctive: For formal commands or when addressing someone with respect, use the present subjunctive.
4. Vosotros = Special Ending: When talking to a group informally (mainly in Spain), use the special -d ending for vosotros commands.

Formation Rules: Regular Verbs Made Easy

1. Tú Commands: Keep it Simple

• Use the same form as the él/ella/usted form in the present tense.

Examples:

• Hablar (to speak) → Habla (Speak)
• Comer (to eat) → Come (Eat)
• Vivir (to live) → Vive (Live)

2. Usted Commands: Formal & Respectful

• Use the same form as the él/ella/usted form in the present subjunctive.

Examples:

• Hablar → Hable (Speak)
• Comer → Coma (Eat)
• Vivir → Viva (Live)

3. Ustedes Commands: Addressing a Group Formally

• Use the same form as the ellos/ellas/ustedes form in the present subjunctive.

Examples:

• Hablar → Hablen (Speak)
• Comer → Coman (Eat)
• Vivir → Vivan (Live)

4. Vosotros Commands: Informal & Spain-Specific

• Replace the -r at the end of the infinitive with a -d.

Examples:

• Hablar → Hablad (Speak)
• Comer → Comed (Eat)
• Vivir → Vivid (Live)

Vosotros Endings: Simple Swap

• Start with the infinitive of the verb.
• Remove the -r.
• Add -d.

This works for all regular verbs, no matter their ending:

• -ar verbs: -ar → -ad (cantar → cantad)
• -er verbs: -er → -ed (beber → bebed)
• -ir verbs: -ir → -id (escribir → escribid)

Commands in Action: Real-World Examples

1. Tú: “Habla más despacio, por favor.” (Speak more slowly, please.)
2. Usted: “Coma sus verduras, señor.” (Eat your vegetables, sir.)
3. Ustedes: “Vivan el momento, chicos.” (Live in the moment, guys.)
4. Vosotros: “Escribid vuestros nombres aquí.” (Write your names here.)

Pro Tip: Remember, these rules are just for regular verbs. Irregular verbs dance to their own beat with commands!

Synonyms:

• English: Regular Verbs in Imperative Mood, Positive Commands, Direct Commands, Affirmative Imperatives
• Spanish: Verbos Regulares en Imperativo Afirmativo, Modo Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, Órdenes Afirmativas