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cumplir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

cumplirfulfill

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Quick answer:

The imperative of cumplir gives direct orders: cumple, cumpla, cumplamos, cumplid, cumplan.

cumplir Affirmative Imperative Forms

cumple
ustedcumpla
nosotroscumplamos
vosotroscumplid
ustedescumplan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to command someone to fulfill a duty, follow a rule, or keep a promise.

Notes on cumplir in the Affirmative Imperative

Cumplir is regular in the imperative. The 'tú' form matches the present indicative, and 'vosotros' simply changes the -r to a -d.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Cumple con tu trabajo!

    Do your job!

  • Cumpla con los requisitos, por favor.

    Please fulfill the requirements.

    usted

  • Cumplid vuestra palabra.

    Keep (you all) your word.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'cumplas' for an affirmative tú command.

    Correct: ¡Cumple!

    Why: Affirmative 'tú' commands use the indicative form, not the subjunctive.

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