Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú(affirmative Tú commands)

Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú

Informal (Tú) commands- What are commands (mandatos)

and when do we use them?Affirmative Commands

vs. Negative Commands

Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú

To turn a regular conjugating verb into a command in the Tú form just use the

UstedÉl

Ella form of the verb in the present tense. For

example, give the correct affirmative Tú form of the following verbs:

Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú

Hablar Correr Compartirhabla

corre comparte

Ayudar Beber Escribir ayuda

bebe escribe

Irregulares

There are 8 irregulars that you need to know:1. Tener

ten2. Venir

ven3. Poner

pon4. Salir

sal5. Decir

di6. Ser

sé7. Ir

ve*8. Hacer

haz

*Importante- the affirmative Tú command form for ir (ve) is exactly the same as the affirmative Tú command form for the verb ver (ve). In this case you must rely on context to understand the meaning of the verb.

¡Canción!

TenVen Pon SalDiSéVeHaz

¡Mandatos Positivos!

D.O.P.’s

In English and Spanish alike, we often use direct object pronouns

in conjunction with commands. For example: Help me! Open it! Tell her! Wake up! The direct object pronouns are the same as

the ones that you are already familiar with:

D.O.P.’s

Singular Plural

me nos

te X

lola

loslas

D.O.P.’s

***Importante- If you use a direct object pronoun with an affirmative command, attach the pronoun to the end of the command. Don’t forget accent marks where necessary!

Do it! - ¡Hazlo!Help me!- ¡Ayúdame!Wake up! (familiar) -

¡Levántate!

Useful Verbs for Cooking

A Practicar

Give the correct command form of the verbs that are given.

1. Cocinar cocina

2. Pelar pela

3. Batir bate

4. Mezclar mezcla

5. Poner pon

A Practicar

Translate the following sentences:1. Turn right!2. Turn left!3. Ask for directions!4. Go straight!5. Drive slower!6. Pass it (m)!7. Be careful!8. Wait for me!9. Leave me in peace!10. Stop the car!11. Help her!12. Tell him!13. Eat them (f)!14. Write us!15. Wash your hands!