In grammar, the imperative is a verb mood that is used to form commands or requests.
It is used to give an order or to make a request, and is often characterized by an imperative sentence, which typically begins with the word "please" or a verb of command such as "do" or "be." The imperative mood is used to give instructions or directions, make requests, or give commands.
For example, in the sentence "Close the door," the verb "close" is in the imperative mood. In English, the imperative is typically formed using the base form of the verb, without the subject.
En gramática, el imperativo es un modo verbal que se utiliza para formar órdenes o solicitudes.
Se utiliza para dar una orden o hacer una solicitud, y a menudo se caracteriza por una frase imperativa, que suele comenzar con la palabra "por favor" o un verbo de orden como "hacer" o "ser". El modo imperativo se utiliza para dar instrucciones o direcciones, hacer solicitudes o dar órdenes.
Por ejemplo, en la frase "Cierra la puerta", el verbo "cerrar" está en modo imperativo. En inglés, el imperativo se forma típicamente usando la forma base del verbo, sin el sujeto.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Please close the window. | Cierra la ventana, por favor. |
| Don't forget to turn off the lights. | No olvides apagar las luces. |
| Stand up straight. | Ponte derecho. |
| Bring me a glass of water. | Tráeme un vaso de agua. |
| Go to your room and do your homework. | Ve a tu habitación y haz tus deberes. |
| Stop talking and listen to the teacher. | Deja de hablar y escucha al maestro. |
| Pick up your toys and put them away. | Recoge tus juguetes y guárdalos. |
| Hurry up and finish your breakfast. | Date prisa y termina tu desayuno. |
| Make your bed before you leave the house. | Haz tu cama antes de salir de casa. |
| Open the door and let the cat in. | Abre la puerta y deja entrar al gato. |