disgustar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
disgustar — to dislike
Use imperative forms like 'disgusta' (tú) or 'disguste' (usted) for direct commands.
disgustar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or instructions. Think of telling someone what to do, like 'Don't worry!' or 'Be quiet!'. It's used for commands, suggestions, and requests.
Notes on disgustar in the Affirmative Imperative
Disgustar is regular in the imperative, following the pattern of the present subjunctive for usted/ustedes and the present indicative for tú. The vosotros form 'disgustad' is regular for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
¡Disgusta las verduras, hijo!
Eat your vegetables, son!
tú
Disguste la comida despacio.
Eat the food slowly.
usted
¡No disgustemos a nuestros invitados!
Let's not upset our guests!
nosotros
Disgustad la tarta con cuidado.
Serve the cake carefully.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'disgustar' instead of an imperative form.
Correct: Use 'disgusta' for tú, 'disguste' for usted, etc.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb, not a command.
Mistake: Confusing tú and usted commands.
Correct: Remember 'disgusta' is informal (tú) and 'disguste' is formal (usted).
Why: Spanish distinguishes between formal and informal address, and this applies to commands.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: disgusto
Use 'disgusto' (yo) or 'disgusta' (él/ella/usted) for present dislikes or things that currently displease.
Preterite
yo: disgusté
Use the preterite 'disgustó' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustaron' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for completed actions of disliking or displeasing.
Imperfect
yo: disgustaba
Use the imperfect 'disgustaba' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustaban' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) for ongoing or habitual dislikes in the past.
Future
yo: disgustaré
Use the future 'disgustará' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgustarán' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) to predict or state what will displease.
Conditional
yo: disgustaría
Use the conditional 'disgustaría' (yo/él/ella/usted) to express what would displease or for polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: disguste
Use 'disguste' (él/ella/usted) or 'disgusten' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) after expressions of doubt, emotion, or desire.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: disgustara
The imperfect subjunctive 'disgustara' or 'disgustase' is used for past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Negative Imperative
yo: no disgustes
Negative commands like 'no disgustes' (tú) are formed using the present subjunctive.