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cubrir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

cubrirto cover

A1regular (except for past participle) -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

Give commands with cubrir: cubre (tú), cubra (usted), cubramos (nosotros), cubrid (vosotros), cubran (ustedes).

cubrir Affirmative Imperative Forms

cubre
ustedcubra
nosotroscubramos
vosotroscubrid
ustedescubran

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to tell someone to cover something, like a pot while cooking or a wound with a bandage.

Notes on cubrir in the Affirmative Imperative

The imperative forms are regular for an -ir verb.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Cubre la olla ahora!

    Cover the pot now!

  • Cubra la herida con una venda limpia.

    Cover the wound with a clean bandage.

    usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'cubrir' as a command.

    Correct: Cubre (tú).

    Why: The infinitive is not used for direct affirmative commands in Spanish.

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