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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 | |
|---|---|
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | Sólo llámame 15 minutos antes de que llegues. |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | ¿¡Qué!? Por favor, no me digas que los hiciste atrapar una avispa real. |
| Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go! | ¡No! Podemos llegar andando en solo 10 minutos, ¡vamos! |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | Oh, lo siento, ¡por favor no pienses que estoy exagerando! |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | Michael, ¡agarra la perilla de la puerta y jala tan fuerte como puedas! |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | De acuerdo, déjeme revisarlo por usted. |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | No actúes como si no entiendieras. |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | ¡No seas un p*to mentiroso! |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | Podría estar demasiado emocionado, intenta no agarrarlo demasiado fuerte. |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | ¡Pasenla bien! ¡No me despiertes cuando llegues a 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! |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | ¡Vamos! Deja que te las presente. |
| 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. |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | ¡Por favor, dime que es una broma! |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | Ha estado bien verte, saluda a Flora. |
| Let me ask. | Dejame preguntar. |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | Sí, vamos a intentarlo y a ver qué pasa. |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | No olvides el trato de la cerveza. |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | ¡Madre mía! Mira las colas en las cajas. |
| I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics. | Recientemente descubrí esto, escucha la letra. |
