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encoger Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The imperative uses 'encoge' (tú) and 'encoged' (vosotros), but switches to 'j' for formal commands: encoja, encojan.

encoger Affirmative Imperative Forms

encoge
ustedencoja
nosotrosencojamos
vosotrosencoged
ustedesencojan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to give orders, like telling someone to shrug their shoulders for a photo or telling a tailor to shrink a garment.

Notes on encoger in the Affirmative Imperative

The formal commands (usted/ustedes) and 'nosotros' use the 'j' because the endings are -a or -amos. The informal 'tú' and 'vosotros' keep the 'g'.

Example Sentences

  • Encoge los hombros para la foto.

    Shrug your shoulders for the photo.

  • Encoja usted la tela antes de coserla.

    Shrink the fabric before sewing it.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: encoga

    Correct: encoja

    Why: The formal command must use the 'j' to preserve the soft sound before the 'a'.

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