The imperative in Spanish

The imperative in Spanish
Level A2 ES 2 subcategories
Learn how to give orders, make requests, and offer advice in Spanish with this essential verb form. The imperative allows you to directly tell someone what to do or not to do, making it a key tool for everyday communication. Mastering it will help you sound natural and confident in real-life situations!

The present imperative in Spanish

A1
ES

Learn how to give orders, make requests, and offer suggestions in Spanish using the present imperative! This essential verb form allows you to tell someone to do something directly, such as ¡Habla! (Speak!) or ¡Come! (Eat!). Mastering this form will quickly make your Spanish sound more natural and confident in everyday situations.

The past imperative in Spanish

B1
ES

The past imperative in Spanish expresses an order about an action that must be completed by a given point in time. Though less common than the present imperative, it is an important structure at the B1 level and above. It is formed with the imperative of haber followed by the past participle.