conceder Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
conceder — to grant
Use 'concede' (tú), 'conceda' (usted), 'concedamos' (nosotros), 'concedan' (ustedes), 'conceded' (vosotros) for direct commands.
conceder Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or making strong suggestions. For 'conceder,' you'll use it to tell someone to grant or bestow something, like an award or permission.
Notes on conceder in the Affirmative Imperative
Conceder is regular in the affirmative imperative. Note that the 'ustedes' form 'concedan' is the same as the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
¡Concede tu permiso a este proyecto!
Grant your permission to this project!
tú
Señor director, conceda la palabra al siguiente orador.
Mr. Director, grant the floor to the next speaker.
usted
Concedamos un momento de silencio por las víctimas.
Let's grant a moment of silence for the victims.
nosotros
¡Concedan la ayuda que necesitan!
Grant the help they need!
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'conceder' instead of the imperative.
Correct: Use 'concede' (tú) or 'conceda' (usted), etc.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb and isn't used for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing tú and usted forms.
Correct: Use 'concede' for informal 'you' (tú) and 'conceda' for formal 'you' (usted).
Why: Using the wrong form can sound impolite or incorrect in different social contexts.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: concedo
The present tense of conceder is regular: concedo, concedes, concede, concedemos, concedéis, conceden.
Preterite
yo: concedí
The preterite of conceder is regular: concedí, concediste, concedió, concedimos, concedisteis, concedieron.
Imperfect
yo: concedía
The imperfect of conceder is regular: concedía, concedías, concedía, concedíamos, concedíais, concedían.
Future
yo: concederé
The future tense of conceder is regular: concederé, concederás, concederá, concederemos, concederéis, concederán.
Conditional
yo: concedería
The conditional of conceder is regular: concedería, concederías, concedería, concederíamos, concederíais, concederían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: conceda
Use 'conceda' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'concedas' (tú) after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or necessity.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: concediera
Use 'concediera' or 'concediese' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'concedieras' or 'concedieses' (tú) for past hypothetical situations.
Negative Imperative
yo: no concedas
Use the present subjunctive with 'no': 'no concedas' (tú), 'no conceda' (usted), etc.