![]() If you want to include the speaker (usually the first-person plural, i.e. For example:Įach of these commands can refer to the second-person singular and plural, or the third-person singular. ![]() In English, the imperative consists of the base form of the verb. It normally doesn’t include a subject, but it usually refers to the second-person singular tú (you). The imperative mood is used to give orders and commands. There are three grammatical moods in Spanish: the indicative, the subjunctive and the imperative. When we talk about Spanish “commands,” we’re usually referring to the imperative. (Download) Spanish Commands: The Imperative Mood This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. Common Spanish Expressions Using Commands.In this post, you’ll learn what the imperative mood is, how to conjugate Spanish commands correctly, when to use commands and more. You, yes you! I command you to learn Spanish commands.ĭon’t worry-if you’re already familiar with the present simple indicative and subjunctive, learning Spanish commands will be a breeze. If you need more clarification, please drop your question(s) in the comments.The Complete Guide to Spanish Commands (Conjugations, Usages and More) And if you’re interested in expanding your Spanish skills, you can always book a free consultation. If you talk about paying attention or asking for someone’s full attention or awareness, go with mirar.įor a better understanding, I invite you to watch the video below as well. When you talk about seeing someone or something watching TV, movies, plays, or sports visiting someone or a place possible results or want to indicate understanding, go with ver. The best trick to remember (so that you won’t confuse ver and mirar in Spanish ever again) is the one about deliberate looking. Mi habitación de hotel miraba a la plaza principal.To illustrate the direction or orientation of something:.Mira esto, ¿qué te parece? (Look at this, what do you think?).(Look how I do it, then try to do the same.) Mira como lo hago yo, y luego intenta hacer lo mismo.¡ Mira estos pájaros rojos! (Look at these red birds!).¡ Mira ese vestido! (Look at that dress!).To pay attention to someone or something (or ask for someone’s attention):.Let’s see some examples and situations with mirar in Spanish: ![]() That’s one major difference between ver and mirar. As I said above, mirar is mostly used in those situations when you consciously fix your attention or eyes on something. Mirar is the equivalent of “to look (at)” in English. You’ve seen what ver means in Spanish, but what about mirar? The good news is that mirar is a regular verb, so conjugation-wise, it’s easier. We commonly use ver for this type of action (including watching TV, sports, and plays.) Unless you really want to grab someone’s attention or something really interesting has happened in the movie… In that case, to emphasize your point, go with ¡Mira la película! As a rule of thumb, combine ver + the act of watching a movie.īy the way, if you’re not sure sometimes whether to go with tu or su in your conversations, check out this article where I explain what’s the difference between tu and su in Spanish. So if you’re watching a movie, it’s best to go with ver la película. (Now I see what you’re trying to explain.)
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