







In English we use imperatives to :
The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.
Notes for use of imperatives :
In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied.
Imperative Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Imperatives :
Negative Examples of Imperatives :
| Imperative example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | Vale, vamos a comprobar los azules primero. |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | De acuerdo, entonce sólo dinos cuánto pagan ellos. |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | No olvides el trato de la cerveza. |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | Yo sí te oigo, ¡no cuelgues, Jen! |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | ¡Pasenla bien! ¡No me despiertes cuando llegues a casa! |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | Vale, está bien, disfruta de tu desayuno entonces. |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | Sí, por favor tírala al cubo de basura. |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | Podría estar demasiado emocionado, intenta no agarrarlo demasiado fuerte. |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | Hmm, bueno, vale, ¡vamos a robar algunas entonces! |
| Come on, Cate! | ¡Vamos, Cate! |
| Let me ask the girls if they want something, too. | Déjame preguntarle a las chicas si quieren algo, también. |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | ¡Vamos! Deja que te las presente. |
| Let me ask. | Dejame preguntar. |
| Okay, let's go! | Vale, ¡vámonos! |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | Sí, puedo darte un beso, ven aquí. |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | Ha estado bien verte, saluda a Flora. |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | Por favor, llega puntual... ¡No me hagas esperar! |
| Let me google it! | ¡Déjame buscarlo en Google! |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | Sí de acuerdo, entremos para que les muestre la casa. |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | Sí, tenemos toallas de papel, puedo limpiarlo yo, ¡no te preocupes! |