exclamar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
exclamar — to exclaim
Use 'exclama' (tú) and 'exclamen' (ustedes) for direct commands with exclamar.
exclamar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The affirmative imperative is for giving direct orders or instructions. For 'exclamar', you might tell someone to exclaim something specific, like '¡Exclama tu sorpresa!' (Exclaim your surprise!).
Notes on exclamar in the Affirmative Imperative
Exclamar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The tú form 'exclama' drops the 'r' from the infinitive, and the usted/ustedes forms use the present subjunctive endings.
Example Sentences
¡Exclama tu opinión con confianza!
Exclaim your opinion with confidence!
tú
Ustedes, ¡exclamen cuando vean la sorpresa!
You all, exclaim when you see the surprise!
ustedes
Nosotros, ¡exclamemos juntos de alegría!
Let's exclaim together with joy!
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'exclamar' instead of a command form.
Correct: Use 'exclama' for tú or 'exclamen' for ustedes.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb and not used for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing 'exclama' (tú) with 'exclame' (usted/subjunctive).
Correct: For a direct command to 'you' (singular, informal), use 'exclama'.
Why: The imperative tú form is different from the present subjunctive usted form.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: exclamo
Use 'exclamo' (yo) and 'exclaman' (ustedes) for actions happening now or habitual exclamations.
Preterite
yo: exclamé
The preterite of exclamar is regular: exclamé, exclamaste, exclamó, exclamamos, exclamasteis, exclamaron.
Imperfect
yo: exclamaba
Use 'exclamaba' (yo/él/ella/usted) for ongoing or habitual past exclamations.
Future
yo: exclamaré
Use 'exclamaré' (yo) and 'exclamarán' (ustedes) for actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: exclamaría
Use 'exclamaría' (yo/él/ella/usted) for hypotheticals ('would exclaim').
Present Subjunctive
yo: exclame
Use 'exclame' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'exclamen' (ustedes) for wishes, doubts, or emotions with exclamar.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: exclamara
Use 'exclamara' or 'exclamase' for past hypotheticals, wishes, or uncertainty with exclamar.
Negative Imperative
yo: no exclames
Use 'no exclames' (tú) and 'no exclamé' (usted) for negative commands with exclamar.