equilibrar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
equilibrar — to balance
Use imperative forms like equilibra (tú) and equilibren (ustedes) for direct commands.
equilibrar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is used for direct commands. For 'tú', it uses the present indicative form (equilibra). For 'usted' and 'ustedes', it uses the present subjunctive (equilibre, equilibren). 'Nosotros' and 'vosotros' also use subjunctive forms (equilibremos, equilibrad).
Notes on equilibrar in the Affirmative Imperative
Equilibrar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The 'tú' form uses the present indicative stem, while 'usted', 'ustedes', 'nosotros' use the present subjunctive stem. 'Vosotros' uses the infinitive stem with a 'd' ending.
Example Sentences
¡Equilibra tu presupuesto este mes!
Balance your budget this month!
tú
Señores, equilibren la carga con cuidado.
Gentlemen, balance the load carefully.
ustedes
¡Equilibremos nuestras vidas!
Let's balance our lives!
nosotros
¡Vosotros, equilibrad bien las pesas!
You all, balance the weights well!
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive for commands, e.g., '¡Equilibrar tu tiempo!'
Correct: Use the conjugated imperative forms like 'equilibra' or 'equilibre'.
Why: Commands require specific verb endings that tell you who to command and how.
Mistake: Confusing 'tú' and 'usted' forms, e.g., '¡Equilibre tu tiempo!'
Correct: Use 'equilibra' for 'tú' and 'equilibre' for 'usted'.
Why: These are distinct forms for different levels of formality and address.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: equilibro
Use present tense forms like equilibro (yo) and equilibran (ustedes) for current actions, habits, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: equilibré
Use preterite forms like equilibré (yo) and equilibraron (ustedes) for completed actions in the past.
Imperfect
yo: equilibraba
Use imperfect forms like equilibraba (yo) and equilibraban (ustedes) for ongoing or habitual past actions and descriptions.
Future
yo: equilibraré
Use future forms like equilibraré (yo) and equilibrarán (ustedes) to talk about actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: equilibraría
Use conditional forms like equilibraría (yo) and equilibrarían (ustedes) for hypothetical 'would' actions or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: equilibre
Use present subjunctive forms like equilibre (yo/él/ella/usted) and equilibren (ustedes) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: equilibrara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like equilibrara or equilibrase for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Negative Imperative
yo: no equilibres
Use negative commands with 'no' plus present subjunctive forms like no equilibres (tú) and no equilibren (ustedes).