







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. |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | Sí, tenemos toallas de papel, puedo limpiarlo yo, ¡no te preocupes! |
| 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. |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | ¡Olvida lo que he dicho sobre Jen y Mike! |
| Come on, Cate! | ¡Vamos, Cate! |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | Sí de acuerdo, entremos para que les muestre la casa. |
| Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely! | ¡Aquí están tus p*tas 10 libras, gástalas con sabiduría! |
| 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. |
| Let me google it! | ¡Déjame buscarlo en Google! |
| Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now. | Hola Diego, por favor no sueltes a Bear por ahora. |
| Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling. | Déjame comprobar si la cocina esté todavía abierta, querida. |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | De acuerdo, déjeme revisarlo por usted. |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | ¡Felicidades! ¡Por favor síganme! |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | ¡No seas un p*to mentiroso! |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | El inodoro de este piso está siendo arreglado, por favor usa el de arriba. |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | Yo sí te oigo, ¡no cuelgues, Jen! |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | No actúes como si no entiendieras. |
| Let me show you how to do it! | ¡Déjame mostrarte cómo se hace! |