The imperative mood (in Spanish modo imperativo) expresses an order, request or prohibition. In Spanish there is an affirmative and a negative imperative. This article describes the usage of both of these variants.
Affirmative Afirmativo
Below some examples of the affirmative propositions:
Negative Negativo
The imperativo negativo is formed using forms of the subjuntivo presente. Some examples:
- No mientes.
Don't lie. - ¡No me molestes!
Don't bother me! - No te avergüences.
Don't be ashamed. - Nunca pierdas la esperanza.
Never lose hope.