Un imperativo es una orden, instrucción o petición. Es algo que impera o manda hacer algo (exigencia u obligación). Son simples palabras o frases que indican a alguien que haga algo.
Vocabulary
Este vocabulario debe estudiarse a través de Anki. Todo el material relacionado lo puedes encontrar en My learning journal - Repositorio de GitHub.
| Inglés | Español | Explicación | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weird | Raro / Extraño | Something that is unusual or not normal. | That movie was really weird. |
| Smart | Inteligente | Having or showing a high level of intelligence or cleverness. | She is very smart and always gets good grades. |
| High | Alto | Having a great vertical extent. | The building is very high. |
| Great | Genial / Estupendo | Something that is very good or impressive. | We had a great time at the party. |
| Delicious | Delicioso | Having a very pleasant taste or flavor. | The cake she baked was delicious. |
| Well | Bien | In a good or satisfactory manner. | She sings well. |
| Uphill | Cuesta arriba | A slope that goes upward. | The hike was tough because we had to go uphill. |
| Really | Realmente | Used to emphasize a statement or opinion. | I really like this song. |
| Anyway | De todas formas / De todos modos | Used to indicate a change of subject or to return to a previous topic. | Anyway, let's get back to the main point. |
| Imperative | Imperativo | A grammatical mood used to give commands or make requests. | "Sit down" is an imperative sentence. |
| Imperative form | Forma imperativa | The form of a verb used to give commands or instructions. | "Close the door" is in the imperative form. |
| Object pronouns | Pronombres de objeto | Pronouns that receive the action of the verb in a sentence. | In "She sees him," "him" is an object pronoun. |
| Turn (off/on) | Apagar / Encender | To switch something off or on. | Please turn off the lights when you leave. |
| Water ski | Esquiar en el agua | A sport where a person is pulled behind a boat while standing on skis. | He loves to water ski during the summer. |
| Take off | Despegar | When an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly. | The plane will take off in a few minutes. |
| Can (auxiliary verb) | Poder (verbo auxiliar) | Used to express ability, possibility, or permission. | She can swim very well. |
| Climb | Escalar | To go up or ascend, especially using the hands and feet. | They will climb the mountain tomorrow. |
| Find | Encontrar | To locate or discover something. | I need to find my keys. |
| Fish | Pescar | To catch fish, typically for food or sport. | He likes to fish on weekends. |
| Hike | Caminar / Hacer senderismo | To take a long walk, especially in nature. | We will hike in the mountains this weekend. |
| Ice skate | Patinar sobre hielo | To glide on ice using ice skates. | They love to ice skate in the winter. |
| Jump | Saltar | To push oneself off the ground and into the air using the legs. | The kids love to jump on the trampoline. |
| Put (on) | Ponerse | To place clothing or accessories on one's body. | She will put on her jacket before going outside. |
| Ride | Montar | To sit on and control the movement of an animal or vehicle. | He likes to ride his bike in the park. |
| Roller skate | Patinar sobre ruedas | To glide on a hard surface using roller skates. | She enjoys roller skating at the rink. |
| Sail | Navegar | To travel on water in a boat or ship. | They will sail across the lake this afternoon. |
| Smoke | Fumar | To inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or other substances. | He decided to quit smoking for his health. |
| Speak | Hablar | To communicate using words. | She can speak three languages. |
| Stay | Quedarse | To remain in a particular place or condition. | We will stay at the hotel for two nights. |
| Advice | Aconsejar | To give recommendations or suggestions. | I advise you to study for the exam. |
| Beer | Cerveza | An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains. | He enjoys drinking a cold beer on a hot day. |
| Bike | Bicicleta | A vehicle with two wheels that is powered by pedaling. | She rides her bike to school every day. |
| Boat | Barco | A vessel used for traveling on water. | They rented a boat for a day on the lake. |
| Directions | Direcciones | Instructions on how to get to a specific place. | Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station? |
| Ear | Oreja | The organ of hearing and balance in humans and animals. | She wore earrings on her ears. |
| Erarrings | Aretes / Pendientes | Decorative items worn on the ears. | She bought new earrings for the party. |
| Future | Futuro | The time that is yet to come. | She is excited about her future plans. |
| Grass | Césped / Hierba | A green plant that covers the ground in lawns and fields. | The children played on the grass in the park. |
| Horse | Caballo | A large domesticated animal used for riding and work. | She loves to ride her horse on weekends. |
| Ice | Hielo | Frozen water. | The lake is covered with ice in the winter. |
| Instructions | Instrucciones | Directions or guidelines on how to do something. | The teacher gave clear instructions for the assignment. |
| Instruments | Instrumentos | Tools or devices used to perform specific tasks, especially in music. | He plays several musical instruments. |
| Language | Idioma / Lengua | A system of communication used by a particular community or country. | English is a widely spoken language. |
| Light | Luz | The natural agent that makes things visible. | The room is filled with light from the windows. |
| Mountains | Montañas | Large natural elevations of the earth's surface. | They went hiking in the mountains last summer. |
| Projector | Proyector | A device that projects images or videos onto a surface. | The teacher used a projector for the presentation. |
| Swimming pool | Piscina | A large container filled with water for swimming. | They spent the afternoon at the swimming pool. |
| Be careful | Tener cuidado | To take precautions to avoid danger or mistakes. | Be careful when crossing the street. |
| Good boy | Buen chico | A phrase used to praise or encourage someone, often a child or pet. | The dog wagged its tail when it heard "Good boy." |
| Good job | Buen trabajo | A phrase used to praise someone for their effort or achievement. | She received a "Good job!" from her teacher for her project. |
| Very good | Muy bien | A phrase used to express approval or satisfaction with someone's performance. | He did very good on his exam. |
| Yeah, I know | Sí, lo sé | A phrase used to acknowledge understanding or agreement with someone. | When told about the plan, he replied, "Yeah, I know." |
| He's so smart | Él es muy inteligente | A phrase used to compliment someone's intelligence. | "He's so smart," she said about her brother. |
| Listen to me | Escúchame | A phrase used to ask someone to pay attention to what you are saying. | "Listen to me," the teacher said to the students. |
| My brother is about the same | Mi hermano es más o menos igual | A phrase used to compare someone to another person in terms of characteristics or abilities. | "My brother is about the same as me in height," she explained. |
| Terrific | Estupendo / Fantástico | Something that is extremely good or impressive. | The concert was absolutely terrific. |
| That's great | Eso es genial | A phrase used to express enthusiasm or approval about something. | "You got the job? That's great!" |
| Your brother is really cute | Tu hermano es realmente lindo | A phrase used to compliment someone's brother on his appearance or behavior. | "Your brother is really cute," she said with a smile. |
| In a minute | En un minuto | A phrase used to indicate that something will happen very soon. | "I'll be there in a minute," he promised. |
| Don't | No | A word used to indicate negation or prohibition. | Don't forget to bring your book. |
Imperatives
An imperative sentence is simply a order, instruction, or request.
- Close the door.
- Sit down.
- Turn off the lights.
- Listen carefully.
- Listen to me.
- Come here.
- Go there.
- Don't touch that.
- Don't be late.
- Don't forget your homework.
Object pronouns in imperatives
When using object pronouns in imperative sentences, the pronoun is typically placed after the verb. Here are some examples:
- Help me with this task.
- Call him later.
- Tell her the news.
- Show us the way.
- Give them the instructions.
- Don't bother me right now.
- Don't tell him the secret.
- Don't ask her for help.
- Don't show us your work yet.
- I call her.
An object pronoun is used to replace a noun (receiving the action or the effect).
| Personal pronouns | Object pronouns |
|---|---|
| I | me |
| You | you |
| He | him |
| She | her |
| It | it |
| We | us |
| They | them |
Examples:
| Imperative Sentence | With Object Pronoun |
|---|---|
| Close the door. | Close it. |
| Help your wife. | Help her. |
| Call your parents. | Call them. |
| Show the way. | Show us the way. |
| Tell the truth. | Tell me the truth. |
Can
The verb "can" is used to express ability, possibility, or permission. Here are some examples about ability:
- I can swim.
- She can speak three languages.
- They can play the guitar.
- He can ride a bike.
- Can you help me?
- Who can answer this question?
- What can we do to improve?
Mini story
Bilo listen to me, you can do it! You are very smart and talented. I know you feel weird about this new project, but don't worry. Just follow the instructions carefully and take your time. If you need help, you can always ask me or your friends. Remember, the most important thing is to enjoy the process and learn something new. You can do great things, Bilo! Believe in yourself and keep going. Anyway, I'm here for you. You can count on me!
Última actualización: 15-12-2025Links
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