acortar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
acortar — to shorten
Use imperative forms like 'acorta' (tú) and 'acorten' (ustedes) for direct commands.
acortar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is used for direct commands. For 'acortar', you'd use it to tell someone to shorten something, like a piece of clothing or a story.
Notes on acortar in the Affirmative Imperative
Acortar is regular in the imperative mood.
Example Sentences
¡Acorta la falda un poco!
Shorten the skirt a little!
tú
Señores, acorten la distancia entre los coches.
Gentlemen, shorten the distance between the cars.
ustedes
Acortemos el camino y vamos a casa.
Let's shorten the way and go home.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of imperative for commands.
Correct: Use 'acorta' (tú), not 'acortas'.
Why: The imperative mood is specifically for giving orders or making requests.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no' with negative commands.
Correct: Use 'no acortes' (tú), not just 'acortes'.
Why: Negative commands in Spanish require 'no' before the verb.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: acorto
The present tense 'acorto', 'acortas', 'acorta', 'acortamos', 'acortáis', 'acortan' describes current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: acorté
The preterite of acortar is regular: acorté, acortaste, acortó, acortamos, acortasteis, acortaron.
Imperfect
yo: acortaba
The imperfect 'acortaba(n)' describes ongoing or habitual past actions of shortening.
Future
yo: acortaré
The future tense 'acortaré', 'acortarás', etc., indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: acortaría
The conditional 'acortaría(n)' expresses hypothetical outcomes ('would shorten').
Present Subjunctive
yo: acorte
Use the present subjunctive 'acorte(n)' after expressions of desire, doubt, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: acortara
The imperfect subjunctive 'acortara(n)' or 'acortase(n)' is for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no acortes
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive, like 'no acortes' (tú) or 'no acorten' (ustedes).