







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. |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | ¡Vamos! Deja que te las presente. |
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | 10 libras está bien, déjame ver primero el dinero. |
| Let me show you how to do it! | ¡Déjame mostrarte cómo se hace! |
| See you girls, have fun. | Nos vemos chicas, diviértanse. |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | Sí, tenemos toallas de papel, puedo limpiarlo yo, ¡no te preocupes! |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | ¡Olvida lo que he dicho sobre Jen y Mike! |
| Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling. | Déjame comprobar si la cocina esté todavía abierta, querida. |
| Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go! | ¡No! Podemos llegar andando en solo 10 minutos, ¡vamos! |
| Let me tell you a true story... | Deja que te cuente una historia real. |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | No tienes que ir al jardín, querido, puedes fumar en la cocina. |
| Let me google it! | ¡Déjame buscarlo en Google! |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | Está bien, saludos a todo el mundo. |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | Sí, vamos a intentarlo y a ver qué pasa. |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | Ha estado bien verte, saluda a Flora. |
| Let me ask the girls if they want something, too. | Déjame preguntarle a las chicas si quieren algo, también. |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | Hmm, bueno, vale, ¡vamos a robar algunas entonces! |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | No olvides el trato de la cerveza. |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | Oh, lo siento, ¡por favor no pienses que estoy exagerando! |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | Que duermas bien y tengas dulces sueños. |