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ejercer Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The imperative of ejercer uses 'ejerce' (tú) and 'ejerza' (usted) for commands.

ejercer Affirmative Imperative Forms

ejerce
ustedejerza
nosotrosejerzamos
vosotrosejerced
ustedesejerzan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to command someone to exercise a right, practice a duty, or exert influence.

Notes on ejercer in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is regular (ejerce), but the formal (usted/ustedes) and 'nosotros' forms use the 'z' spelling change from the subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Ejerce tu derecho al voto!

    Exercise your right to vote!

  • Ejerza su autoridad con sabiduría.

    Exert your authority with wisdom.

  • Ejerzamos nuestra profesión con ética.

    Let's practice our profession with ethics.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'ejerza' for the informal tú command.

    Correct: ejerce

    Why: The affirmative tú command usually matches the third-person singular of the present indicative.

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