acaparar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
acaparar — to hoard
The imperative of acaparar has regular commands like ¡acapara! (tú) and ¡acaparen! (ustedes).
acaparar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
Use the imperative of 'acaparar' for direct commands, telling someone to hoard or stockpile something. It's often used in specific contexts, like telling a child not to hoard toys or advising someone to stock up on supplies.
Notes on acaparar in the Affirmative Imperative
Acaparar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The forms follow the pattern of regular -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
¡Acapara comida si crees que va a faltar!
Stock up on food if you think there will be a shortage!
tú
¡No acaparemos todo el papel higiénico!
Let's not hoard all the toilet paper!
nosotros
Ustedes, ¡acaparen los libros que necesiten!
You all, hoard the books you need!
ustedes
Acápara tus juguetes, pero comparte algunos.
Hoard your toys, but share some.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present subjunctive instead of the affirmative imperative for 'tú'.
Correct: The 'tú' affirmative imperative is 'acapara', not 'acapares'.
Why: Learners often confuse the tú affirmative imperative with the subjunctive, which is used for negative commands or other contexts.
Mistake: Confusing 'acaparad' (vosotros) with other forms.
Correct: The vosotros affirmative imperative is 'acaparad'.
Why: The 'd' ending for vosotros imperative is specific and can be easily missed or confused with other verb endings.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: acaparo
The present indicative of acaparar is regular: acaparo, acaparas, acapara, acaparamos, acaparís, acaparan.
Preterite
yo: acaparé
The preterite of acaparar is regular: acaparé, acaparaste, acaparó, acaparamos, acaparasteis, acapararon.
Imperfect
yo: acaparaba
The imperfect of acaparar (acaparaba, acaparaban) describes habitual or ongoing past hoarding.
Future
yo: acapararé
The future tense of acaparar is regular: acapararé, acapararás, acaparará, acapararemos, acapararéis, acapararán.
Conditional
yo: acapararía
The conditional of acaparar is regular: acapararía, acapararías, acapararía, acapararíamos, acapararíais, acapararian.
Present Subjunctive
yo: acapare
The present subjunctive of acaparar (acapare, acaparen) follows expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: acaparara
The imperfect subjunctive of acaparar (acaparara, acaparasen) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no acapares
Negative commands for acaparar use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no acapares' (tú) and 'no acaparen' (ustedes).