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acabar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The affirmative imperative forms are: acaba (tú), acabe (usted), acabemos (nosotros), acabad (vosotros), acaben (ustedes).

acabar Affirmative Imperative Forms

acaba
ustedacabe
nosotrosacabemos
vosotrosacabad
ustedesacaben

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to give direct orders or requests to finish a task.

Notes on acabar in the Affirmative Imperative

Acabar is regular. The 'tú' form is the same as the present indicative 'él/ella' form.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Acaba tu cena ahora mismo!

    Finish your dinner right now!

  • Acabe el informe antes del lunes, por favor.

    Finish the report before Monday, please.

  • Acabemos esto de una vez.

    Let's finish this once and for all.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'acabe' for the 'tú' command.

    Correct: acaba

    Why: 'Acabe' is the formal (usted) command; 'acaba' is the informal (tú) command.

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