- For tú, the third person singular of the present is used.
- For vosotros, use the infinitive without -r + -d.
- Irregular verbs have their own form: ten, haz.
| Pronombre (Pronoun) | Forma (Form) | Ejemplo (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Tú | Cuenta | Cuenta lo que pasó en la entrevista. |
| Vosotros | Contad | Contad lo que hicisteis ayer. |
| Tú + pronombre | Preséntate | Preséntate rápido, que ya empezó. |
| Vosotros + pronombre indirecto | Presentaos | Presentaos y sed simpáticos. |
| Vosotros + pronombre directo | Preparadlo | Preparadlo ya, que no hay tiempo. |
Exceptions!
- With vosotros and the indirect pronoun os, the d is lost: presentaos.
- Remember! The pronoun goes attached without space: prepárate, presentaos.
Exercise 1: Imperativo afirmativo informal: "Tú" y "Vosotros"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Preséntate, Presentaos, Firmad, Memorizad, Contad, Cuenta, Habla, Preparadlo
1.
Contar: vosotros:
... algo gracioso de esta mañana.
(Say something funny about this morning.)
2.
Presentarse: vosotros:
... al llegar a la sala.
(Introduce yourselves upon entering the room.)
3.
Contar: tú:
... lo que viste en la reunión.
(Tell what you saw in the meeting.)
4.
Firmar: vosotros:
... esto rápido, que tenemos prisa.
(Sign this quickly, we're in a hurry.)
5.
Presentarse: tú:
... cuando llegues, sin miedo.
(Introduce yourself when you arrive, without fear.)
6.
Memorizar: vosotros:
... lo que os dije antes.
(Remember what I said to you before.)
7.
Preparar: vosotros + pronombre lo:
... bien antes de enviarlo.
(Prepare it well before sending it.)
8.
Hablar: tú:
... sin pensar tanto, dilo directo.
(Speak without thinking too much, say it straight.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Select the correct sentence with the informal affirmative imperative for "tú" or "vosotros" according to the context of giving instructions or advice in a job interview or everyday situations.
1.
Incorrect: 'Contad' is the imperative for 'vosotros'; here the form for 'tú' is required.
Incorrect: The imperative for 'tú' does not use the infinitive 'contar', but the conjugated form 'cuenta'.
2.
Incorrect: 'd' and 'os' should not be combined; when using 'os' in the imperative of 'vosotros', the 'd' is omitted.
Incorrect: 'Preséntate' is the imperative for 'tú' with reflexive pronoun, not for 'vosotros'.
3.
Incorrect: Although 'preparadlo' is correct, repeating 'the report' afterward and placing 'well' there makes the sentence redundant and unnatural.
Incorrect: 'Prepara' is imperative for 'tú', not for 'vosotros'.
4.
Incorrect: 'Hacer' is the infinitive, not the imperative for 'tú'.
Incorrect: 'Haced' is the imperative for 'vosotros'; here the form for 'tú' is requested.