What is the command form of decir?
Command Form of Decir
| Subject Pronoun | Decir Affirmative Command | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| (tú) | di | you (informal, singular) say/tell |
| (vosotros/as) | decid | (you) (informal, plural) say/tell |
| (ustedes) | digan | (they)/(you) (formal, plural) say/tell |
What is the Mandato of decir?
| decir | to say to tell |
|---|---|
| mandato | order |
What is the usted form of IR?
The Present Tense of Ir
| Conjugation | Translation |
|---|---|
| él/ella/ello/uno va | He/she/one goes |
| usted va | You (formal) go |
| nosotros vamos | We go |
| vosotros váis | You all (informal) go |
Is usted formal or informal?
There are two ways of saying “you” in Spanish: usted and tú. Many Spanish teachers will tell you that usted is used in formal situations, while tú is informal.
Which is the affirmative form of the decir command?
This lesson displays the command forms of decir (‘to say/tell’) both in the affirmative and negative. The commands serve to tell someone to say/tell something, give advice, instructions, tips, etc. Spain typically uses the vosotros form for groups of friends and family, while Latin America uses ustedes.
When to use the usted and ustedes commands?
Usted and ustedes commands are created like negative tú commands and are used for both affirmative and negative commands. To create an usted command, remember the mantra: form of yo, drop the – o, add the opposite ending.
When to use the vosotros or decir command?
The commands serve to tell someone to say/tell something, give advice, instructions, tips, etc. Spain typically uses the vosotros form for groups of friends and family, while Latin America uses ustedes. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Are you a student or a teacher?
How to use a negative formal command in Spanish?
Negative formal commands couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is put a negative word such as no in front of the affirmative formal command, and you’ve got yourself a negative formal command. No saquen sus libros.