Imperative Mood

The imperative mood expresses direct commands, requests, and prohibitions.

In many circumstances, using the imperative mood may sound blunt or even rude, so it is often used with care.

The imperative mood expresses direct commands, requests, and prohibitions. In many circumstances, using the imperative mood may sound blunt or even rude, so it is often used with care.

Direct Commands in Spanish (Imperatives)

Let's start our discussion of commands, which are sometimes called "imperatives",y by dividing them into two groups.

We know that when we speak with someone in Spanish, we have to decide which form of "you" to use. When we know someone well enough to call him/her by the FIRST NAME, we use the word "tú". If we feel that it is proper to use a title and the last name (for example: Mr. García, Mrs. Fernández, Senator González, President Fujimori), out of respect for the persons age or social position, we use the word "usted".

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