This document provides instructions for forming affirmative commands in Spanish. Affirmative commands are used when speaking to someone you are on a first name basis with. To form an affirmative command, use the él/ella form of the verb and attach object pronouns to the end. Examples are given such as "¡Habla!" (Talk!), "Trabaja conmigo" (Work with me), and "Cómelos" (Eat them).

1. Tú affirmative commands
(go away, be quiet, etc.) – said to someone
you are on a first name basis with
To make an affirmative command (which
means not negative) just use the él/ella form
of the verb:
Talk! … ¡Habla!
Work with me. … Trabaja conmigo.
Eat your peas. … Come los guisantes.

2. Object pronouns attach to the end of
affirmative commands:
Talk to me! … ¡Háblame! Notice the accent on the 3rd syllable back.
Sing it (the song – la canción) … Cántala.
Eat them (your peas). … Cómelos.
Watch it (the program). … Míralo.
Wash him (the dog). … Lávalo.