Spanish
Grade 10
15 min
El imperativo: ¡Hazlo! (The imperative: Do it!)
Introduce the imperative mood (tú form) for giving commands (¡Come!, ¡Bebe!, ¡Escribe!).
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 4 different imperative verbs (commands) in Spanish when listening to a short story.
- Apply the correct imperative form of common verbs like 'hablar,' 'comer,' and 'escribir' to give simple commands to a friend in a role-playing activity.
- Explain in simple English, the difference between a statement and a command in Spanish, providing at least two examples of each.
- Create a short poster with at least 3 different imperative phrases in Spanish, encouraging classmates to follow classroom rules.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Form regular affirmative and negative commands for tú, usted, and ustedes.
Identify and correctly use the eight irregular affirmative tú commands.
Connect the formation of negative and formal commands to the present subjunctive.
Correctly attach direct and indirect object pronouns to affirmative commands, including necessary accent marks.
Correctly place direct and indirect object pronouns before negative commands.
Differentiate between situations requiring formal (usted/ustedes) and informal (tú) commands to give appropriate advice or orders.
Ever needed to tell a friend 'Listen!' or give instructions for a recipe like 'Mix the ingredients!'? 🧑🍳 That's the imperative mood, and you use it more than you think!
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Imperativo (Imperative Mood)The verb mood used to express direct commands, orders, requests, or advice.¡Come más despacio! (Eat more slowly!)
Mandato Afirmativo (Affirmative Command)A command that tells someone TO DO something.¡Escribe la carta! (Write the letter!)
Mandato Negativo (Negative Command)A command that tells someone NOT TO DO something. Its structure is based on the present subjunctive.¡No escribas la carta! (Don't write the letter!)
Mandato Formal (Formal Command)Commands used with people you address as usted or ustedes. These are also based on the present subjunctive.Escriba usted la carta, por favor. (Write the letter, please, sir/ma'am.)
Mandato Informal (Informal Command)Commands used with people you address as tú (or vosotros in Spain).¡Es...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Forming Affirmative 'Tú' Commands
Regular Verbs: Use the 3rd person singular form of the present indicative. (hablar -> habla, comer -> come). Irregular Verbs: Memorize the 8 special irregulars (ven, di, sal, haz, ten, ve, pon, sé).
This is the most common command form used with friends and family. It's a simple rule for regular verbs, but the 8 irregulars must be memorized.
Forming Negative 'Tú' and All Formal Commands
1. Start with the 'yo' form of the present indicative (e.g., tengo). 2. Drop the '-o' (teng-). 3. Add the 'opposite' ending of the present subjunctive (-ar verbs get -es/-e/-en; -er/-ir verbs get -as/-a/-an).
This single, powerful rule covers all negative commands and all formal (usted/ustedes) comm...
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Challenging
Based on the tutorial's worked examples, how would you tell your friend (tú) to 'explain the lesson (la lección) to me (a mí)' in a single command?
A.Explícamela
B.Me la explicas
C.Explicasela
D.Explícame la lección
Challenging
You want to tell your friend (tú) to 'give the book (el libro) to her (a ella).' Which command is correct?
A.Dálelo
B.Dáselo
C.Dale el libro
D.Se lo da
Challenging
How would you politely tell your boss (usted), 'Don't send it (the report) to me'?
A.No me lo mande.
B.No mándemelo.
C.No me lo manda.
D.No me lo mandes.
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Start Practicing FreeMore from ¡Ayuda! Dando Órdenes y Consejos (Help! Giving Orders and Advice)
Órdenes en clase: ¿Qué dice el profesor? (Commands in class: What does the teacher say?)
Consejos para la salud: ¡Come sano! (Advice for health: Eat healthy!)
El imperativo irregular: Verbos comunes (Irregular imperative: Common verbs)
Dando instrucciones: ¿Cómo se hace? (Giving instructions: How do you do it?)
Pidiendo ayuda: ¿Me puedes ayudar? (Asking for help: Can you help me?)
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