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adquirir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

adquirirto acquire

B1irregular (vowel-changing) -ir★★★★
Quick answer:

The imperative of adquirir uses 'ie' for most commands: adquiere (tú), adquiera (usted), adquirid (vosotros).

adquirir Affirmative Imperative Forms

adquiere
ustedadquiera
nosotrosadquiramos
vosotrosadquirid
ustedesadquieran

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use to give direct orders or strong advice to buy something or to adopt a specific habit.

Notes on adquirir in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' and 'usted' forms stem-change (ie), while 'vosotros' is regular (adquirid).

Example Sentences

  • Adquiere el hábito de estudiar a diario.

    Acquire the habit of studying daily.

  • Adquiera los productos en nuestra tienda.

    Purchase the products in our store.

    usted

  • Adquirid experiencia antes de empezar.

    Gain experience before starting.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: adquiere (for usted)

    Correct: adquiera

    Why: Adquiere is the informal (tú) command; formal commands must use the subjunctive-based ending.

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