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.
| Word | Example |
|---|---|
| Weird | That movie was really weird |
| Smart | She is very smart and always gets good grades |
| High | The building is very high |
| Great | We had a great time at the party |
| Delicious | The cake she baked was delicious |
| Well | She sings well |
| Uphill | The hike was tough because we had to go uphill |
| Really | I really like this song |
| Anyway | Anyway, let's get back to the main point |
| Imperative | "Sit down" is an imperative sentence |
| Turn (off/on) | Please turn off the lights when you leave |
| Water ski | He loves to water ski during the summer |
| Take off | The plane will take off in a few minutes |
| Can (auxiliary verb) | She can swim very well |
| Climb | They will climb the mountain tomorrow |
| Find | I need to find my keys |
| Fish | He likes to fish on weekends |
| Hike | We will hike in the mountains this weekend |
| Ice skate | They love to ice skate in the winter |
| Jump | The kids love to jump on the trampoline |
| Put (on) | She will put on her jacket before going outside |
| Ride | He likes to ride his bike in the park |
| Roller skate | She enjoys roller skating at the rink |
| Sail | They will sail across the lake this afternoon |
| Smoke | He decided to quit smoking for his health |
| Speak | She can speak three languages |
| Stay | We will stay at the hotel for two nights |
| Advice | I advise you to study for the exam |
| Beer | He enjoys drinking a cold beer on a hot day |
| Bike | She rides her bike to school every day |
| Boat | They rented a boat for a day on the lake |
| Directions | Can you give me directions to the nearest gas station? |
| Ear | She wore earrings on her ears |
| Erarrings | She bought new earrings for the party |
| Future | She is excited about her future plans |
| Grass | The children played on the grass in the park |
| Horse | She loves to ride her horse on weekends |
| Ice | The lake is covered with ice in the winter |
| Instructions | The teacher gave clear instructions for the assignment |
| Instruments | He plays several musical instruments |
| Language | English is a widely spoken language |
| Light | The room is filled with light from the windows |
| Mountains | They went hiking in the mountains last summer |
| Projector | The teacher used a projector for the presentation |
| Swimming pool | They spent the afternoon at the swimming pool |
| Be careful | Be careful when crossing the street |
| Good boy | The dog wagged its tail when it heard "Good boy" |
| Good job | She received a "Good job!" from her teacher for her project |
| Very good | He did very good on his exam |
| Yeah, I know | When told about the plan, he replied, "Yeah, I know" |
| He's so smart | "He's so smart," she said about her brother |
| Listen to me | "Listen to me," the teacher said to the students |
| My brother is about the same | "My brother is about the same as me in height," she explained |
| Terrific | The concert was absolutely terrific |
| That's great | "You got the job? That's great!" |
| Your brother is really cute | "Your brother is really cute," she said with a smile |
| In a minute | "I'll be there in a minute," he promised |
| Don't | 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: 02-02-2026Links
- My learning journal ↗ - Repositorio en GitHub