imperativo afirmativo regular (segunda persona singular) grammar in Spanish

Language: Spanish
Level: A1
Unit: Formas y uso de los verbos
Practice types: 0

What this grammar point covers

The 'imperativo afirmativo regular (segunda persona singular)' in Spanish is the form you use to give direct, positive commands or instructions to one person (informal 'you').

When to use it

Use this form when you want to tell someone directly to do something, like giving instructions, advice, or orders to a friend, family member, or someone you address informally.

Key forms

For -ar verbs: use the third person singular form, e.g., 'habla'.
For -er verbs: use the third person singular form, e.g., 'come'.
For -ir verbs: use the third person singular form, e.g., 'vive'.

Examples

Habla más despacio.

English: Speak more slowly.

Come la fruta.

English: Eat the fruit.

Vive aquí.

English: Live here.

Escucha la música.

English: Listen to the music.

Abre la puerta.

English: Open the door.

Tips

Remember, this form is only for speaking to one person you know well (informal).
Use the same ending as the third person singular (él/ella) in the present tense.
Do not use pronouns (tú) with the imperative; just the verb.

Exceptions and edge cases

Some verbs are irregular in the imperative, like 'decir' (di), 'hacer' (haz), 'ir' (ve), 'poner' (pon), 'salir' (sal), 'ser' (sé), 'tener' (ten), 'venir' (ven).