Who likes to be told what to do? Few of us, but there are ways to ask for things, and give instructions without sounding rude. The tone you use is very important when using the command form in Spanish.
We use it for multiple purposes: orders, suggestions, and instructions.
VERBOS REGULARES
Pasar | Correr | Abrir | |
Tú | pasa | corre | abre |
Usted | pase | corra | abra |
VERBOS IRREGULARES CON DIPTONGACIÓN UE/IE/I
Cerrar | Encender | Pedir | |
Tú | cierra | enciende | pide |
Usted | cierre | encienda | pida |
VERBOS IRREGULARES
Poner | Venir | Ir | Hacer | Decir | Tener | ||
Tú | pon | ven | ve | haz | di | ten | |
Usted | ponga | venga | vaya | haga | diga | tenga |
VERBOS REFLEXIVOS
*El pronombre reflexivo queda al final.
Levantarse | Dormirse | |
Tú | Levántate | Duérmete |
Usted | Levántese | Duérmase |
In the following video, there are three short stories. Try to find the command form verbs they use: Enjoy!
Pingback: Negative comand forms in Spanish! What our moms loved to use with us! | Casa Hispana