asombrar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
asombrar — to amaze
The imperative of asombrar is mostly regular, with commands like 'asombra' (tú) and 'asombren' (ustedes).
asombrar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
You use the imperative mood to give direct commands or make requests. For 'asombrar', it's like telling someone 'Amaze them!' or 'Let's amaze everyone!'
Notes on asombrar in the Affirmative Imperative
Asombrar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The tú form 'asombra' and vosotros form 'asombrad' follow the typical -ar pattern. The formal commands (usted, ustedes, nosotros) are derived from the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
¡Asombra a todos con tu talento!
Amaze everyone with your talent!
tú
¡Asombremos al público con esta actuación!
Let's amaze the audience with this performance!
nosotros
Señores, ¡asombren a sus invitados con este postre!
Gentlemen, amaze your guests with this dessert!
ustedes
¡Asombrad a vuestros amigos con vuestros disfraces!
Amaze your friends with your costumes!
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the imperative for commands.
Correct: Use 'asombra' for tú, not 'asombras'.
Why: The imperative forms are distinct commands, not statements about what someone usually does.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'ustedes' command form.
Correct: The command for 'ustedes' is 'asombren', not 'asombran'.
Why: Formal commands (usted, ustedes) are derived from the present subjunctive, not the present indicative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: asombro
The present tense of asombrar (asombro) describes habitual actions or things that amaze now.
Preterite
yo: asombré
The preterite of asombrar is regular: asombré, asombraste, asombró, asombramos, asombrasteis, asombraron.
Imperfect
yo: asombraba
The imperfect of asombrar (asombraba) describes ongoing or habitual past amazement.
Future
yo: asombraré
The future tense of asombrar (asombraré) indicates that something will amaze.
Conditional
yo: asombraría
The conditional of asombrar (asombraría) expresses 'would amaze' or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: asombre
The present subjunctive of asombrar (asombre) is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: asombrara
The imperfect subjunctive of asombrar (asombrara/asombrase) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no asombres
Negative commands for asombrar use the present subjunctive, like 'no asombres' (tú) and 'no asombren' (ustedes).