This document discusses using the imperative form in Spanish. It explains that only the second person singular (informal and formal "usted") will be covered. Some irregular verbs in the imperative are mentioned. The imperative is used to tell people what to do, give permission, and give directions. For verbs ending in "-ar", the endings are "-a" for informal "tu" and "-e" for formal "usted". For "-er" and "-ir" verbs, the endings are reversed, with "-e" for "tu" and "-a" for "usted". Examples are provided to illustrate conjugating regular verbs in the imperative form.

1. El imperativo en español Today we will learn how to use the imperative in Spanish only in affirmative sentences. We will learn only the second person singular ( informal + formal Usted ) We will see some of the irregular verbs in the imperative

2. When do we use it? We use it mainly for : To tell people what to do To give permission To give directions

3. For the verbs ending in - ar : tú (You) -a usted (he, she, you formal) - e For example hablar: Remove the -ar and keep habl- then add the endings Tu- habl- a Usted – habl- e

4. For verbs in –er and –ir the endings are the other way out. Easy!!!! Tu – e Usted – a For example the verb correr. Remove the –er and add the ending tu Corr-e Usted Corr-a For verbs in –ir do the same. Verb escribir. Remover the –ir and add the ending. Tu Escrib-e Usted Escrib-a