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actuar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

actuarto act

A2regular (with accent shift) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperative uses 'actúa' (tú) and 'actúe' (usted) for commands.

actuar Affirmative Imperative Forms

actúa
ustedactúe
nosotrosactuemos
vosotrosactuad
ustedesactúen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to tell someone to take action or to start their performance.

Notes on actuar in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form (actúa) and 'usted' form (actúe) both keep the accent on the 'u'.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Actúa ahora!

    Act now!

  • Actúe con cuidado, por favor.

    Act with care, please.

  • Actuemos con rapidez.

    Let's act quickly.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'actua' without the accent for the tú command.

    Correct: actúa

    Why: The 'u' needs the accent to be the stressed syllable.

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