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A bright red apple on a wooden table is halfway dissolved into a swirl of white, ethereal smoke, illustrating the act of vanishing.

desaparecer Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

desaparecerto disappear

A2irregular (in the 'yo' form of the present indicative and all of the present subjunctive) -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

Commands for disappearing: desaparece (tú), desaparezca (usted), desapareced (vosotros), desaparezcan (ustedes).

desaparecer Affirmative Imperative Forms

desaparece
usteddesaparezca
nosotrosdesaparezcamos
vosotrosdesapareced
ustedesdesaparezcan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to tell someone to get lost or go away (usually in a joking or dramatic way, or in a magic show).

Notes on desaparecer in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is 'desaparece' (regular). The 'usted' and 'ustedes' forms use the subjunctive 'zc' stem.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Desaparece de mi vista!

    Disappear from my sight! (Get lost!)

  • ¡Desaparezcan ahora mismo!

    Disappear right now! (You all)

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'desaparezca' for a friend.

    Correct: Use 'desaparece' for informal (tú) commands.

    Why: The affirmative 'tú' command usually looks like the present tense 'él/ella' form.

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