Tú Commands informal
In English Command forms are the same as the infinitive, but without to. Simply add don’t to make them negative. Speak SpanishDon’t speak English
In Spanish The tú command has an affirmative form and a negative form Habla españolno hables inglés Speak SpanishDon’t speak English
Use command forms To tell someone to do or not to do something.
To tell someone to do something Regular affirmative tú commands are the same as the usted/él/ella form of the verb in the present tense. Present tense: Juan recoge y recicla las latas Juan collects and recycles the cans Affirmative tú command: Juan, recoge y recicla las latas, por favor Juan, collect and recycle the cans please
Other examples Prestar to lend Lend money to your sister please Le presta dinero a tu hermana por favor.
Cerrar (e-ie)-to close Close the door Cierra la puerta
Traer-to bring Bring a notebook to class Trae un cuaderno a clase.
Fill in the affirmative tú command Buscar_____________ Sacar______________ Ayudar______________ Guardar_______________ Descansar_____________ Saber___________________ Recoger__________________
Irregular affirmative tú commands The following verbs have irregular affirmative tú commands: Decir di hacer haz Ir ve poner pon Salir sal ser sé Tener ten venir ven
Supply the correct affirmative tú command (poner)____________ la mesa. (hacer) ____________la tarea (tener)____________cuidado (ser)_____________bueno (venir)____________aquí (ir)____________a tu cuarto (decir)__________ la verdad