exhalar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
exhalar — to exhale
Use imperative forms like exhala (tú) and exhale (usted) for direct commands.
exhalar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for direct commands. Use 'exhala' when telling one person you know well to exhale, and 'exhale' for someone you address formally (usted) or a group (ustedes).
Notes on exhalar in the Affirmative Imperative
Exhalar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The nosotros form 'exhalemos' is shared with the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
Exhala lentamente, por favor.
Exhale slowly, please.
tú
Exhalen todo el aire antes de empezar.
Exhale all the air before starting.
ustedes
Exhalemos juntos para relajarnos.
Let's exhale together to relax.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'exhalar' instead of a command.
Correct: Use 'exhala' or 'exhale' for commands.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb and isn't used for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing tú and usted commands.
Correct: Use 'exhala' for tú and 'exhale' for usted.
Why: These forms are distinct and indicate the level of formality.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: exhalo
The present indicative exhalas (tú) and exhala (él/ella/usted) describes current actions or habits.
Preterite
yo: exhalé
The preterite of exhalar is regular: exhalé, exhalaste, exhaló, exhalamos, exhalasteis, exhalaron.
Imperfect
yo: exhalaba
The imperfect exhalaba (yo/él/ella/usted) describes ongoing or habitual past actions of exhaling.
Future
yo: exhalaré
The future tense exhalaré (yo) and exhalará (él/ella/usted) indicates an action that will happen.
Conditional
yo: exhalaría
The conditional exhalaría (yo/él/ella/usted) suggests 'would exhale' or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: exhale
Present subjunctive forms like exhale (yo/él/ella/usted) are used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: exhalara
The imperfect subjunctive exhalara/exhalarais/exhalaran expresses past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no exhales
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like no exhales (tú) or no exhale (usted).