







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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, just ask me! | Sim, basta me perguntar! |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | Certo, vou buscar os cafés primeiro. |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | Você precisa de ir para o jardim, querido, fume na cozinha. |
| See you girls, have fun. | Adeus meninas, divirtam-se. |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | Sim, eu posso limpar, não se preocupe! |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | Não seja mentiroso! |
| I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics. | Eu descobri essa recentemente, ouça a letra. |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | Foi bom ver você, diga olá por mim à Flora. |
| Let me google it! | Vou pesquisar no google! |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | Oh, desculpe, não pense que estou a exagerar! |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | Não finja que não entende. |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | Não julgue, apenas desfrute o feriado, Diego! |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | Esqueça o que eu disse sobre a Jen e o Mike! |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen! |
| Come on, Cate! | Por favor, Cate! |
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | Me ligue apenas 15 minutos antes de chegar. |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | Eu estou falando muito a sério, verifique os preços no seu telefone. |
| Okay, let's go! | Vamos! |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos. |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã. |