aspirar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
aspirar — to breathe in
Use imperative forms like 'aspira' (tú) and 'aspiren' (ustedes) for direct commands.
aspirar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or instructions. Think of telling someone to 'breathe in!' or 'aspire!' to something.
Notes on aspirar in the Affirmative Imperative
Aspirar is regular in the imperative. You'll use 'aspira' for 'tú', 'aspire' for 'usted', 'aspiremos' for 'nosotros', 'aspirad' for 'vosotros', and 'aspiren' for 'ustedes'.
Example Sentences
¡Aspira profundamente!
Breathe deeply!
tú
Aspiren aire fresco.
Breathe in fresh air.
ustedes
Aspirad con calma.
Breathe in calmly.
vosotros
Aspiremos a un futuro mejor.
Let's aspire to a better future.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative 'aspiras' instead of the imperative 'aspira' for 'tú'.
Correct: For a command, use 'Aspira'.
Why: The indicative describes, while the imperative commands. They have different forms.
Mistake: Confusing 'aspira' (tú) with 'aspire' (usted).
Correct: Use 'aspira' for familiar commands and 'aspire' for formal ones.
Why: Spanish distinguishes between addressing someone you know well (tú) and someone you don't (usted).
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: aspiro
The present tense 'aspiro' is for actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: aspiré
The preterite of aspirar is regular: aspiré, aspiraste, aspiró, aspiramos, aspirasteis, aspiraron.
Imperfect
yo: aspiraba
The imperfect 'aspiraba' describes ongoing past actions, habits, or background details.
Future
yo: aspiraré
The future tense 'aspiraré' expresses what will happen or probability.
Conditional
yo: aspiraría
The conditional 'aspiraría' is used for hypotheticals ('would'), polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: aspire
The present subjunctive, like 'aspire' or 'aspiren', follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: aspirara
The imperfect subjunctive, like 'aspirara' or 'aspirase', is for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Negative Imperative
yo: no aspires
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no aspires' (tú) or 'no aspiren' (ustedes).