apoderar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
apoderar — to empower
Use the imperative of apoderar for direct commands like 'empower!' or 'let's empower!'.
apoderar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is used for direct commands. With 'apoderar,' it's about telling someone to empower themselves or others, or suggesting we do so. For example, '¡Apodera a tu equipo!' (Empower your team!) or '¡Apoderemos a los jóvenes!' (Let's empower the youth!).
Notes on apoderar in the Affirmative Imperative
Apoderar is regular in the imperative mood. The forms are derived directly from the present subjunctive for tú, usted, ustedes, and nosotros, and from the infinitive for vosotros.
Example Sentences
Apodera a tus empleados para que tomen decisiones.
Empower your employees so they can make decisions.
tú
¡Apoderemos a los artistas locales con más recursos!
Let's empower local artists with more resources!
nosotros
Apoderen a los jóvenes para que participen.
Empower the youth so they participate.
Apoderad a vuestros hijos para que sean independientes.
Empower your children so they become independent.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'apoderar' instead of a command form.
Correct: Use the correct imperative form, like 'Apodera' for 'tú'.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb and isn't used for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing 'apoderemos' (let's empower) with 'apoderamos' (we empower in the present/preterite).
Correct: Remember that 'apoderemos' is the imperative/subjunctive form for 'nosotros', while 'apoderamos' is indicative.
Why: The ending '-emos' in the imperative/subjunctive is distinct from the indicative preterite/present.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: apodero
The present tense of apoderar (apadero, apoderas, apodera...) describes current or habitual actions of empowering or taking control.
Preterite
yo: apoderé
The preterite of apoderar (apoderé, apoderaste, apoderó...) describes completed past actions of taking control or empowering.
Imperfect
yo: apoderaba
The imperfect of apoderar (apoderaba, apoderabas, apoderaba...) describes past habits, ongoing actions, or background settings of empowering or taking control.
Future
yo: apoderaré
The future tense of apoderar (apoderaré, apoderarás, apoderará...) indicates future actions of empowering or taking control.
Conditional
yo: apoderaría
The conditional of apoderar (apoderaría, apoderarías, apoderaría...) expresses hypothetical empowerment or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: apodere
The present subjunctive of apoderar (apodere, apoderes, etc.) is used after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, and uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: apoderara
The imperfect subjunctive of apoderar (apoderara/apoderase) expresses past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Negative Imperative
yo: no apoderes
Use 'no' + present subjunctive for negative commands with apoderar, like 'don't empower!'.