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fortalecer Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

fortalecerto strengthen

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Quick answer:

The imperative of fortalecer uses 'fortalece' for 'tú' and 'fortalezc-' for formal commands.

fortalecer Affirmative Imperative Forms

fortalece
ustedfortalezca
nosotrosfortalezcamos
vosotrosfortaleced
ustedesfortalezcan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to give direct advice or commands to strengthen something, like a physical body part or a business process.

Notes on fortalecer in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is regular (fortalece), but 'usted', 'nosotros', and 'ustedes' take the 'zc' from the subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • Fortalece tu corazón con cardio.

    Strengthen your heart with cardio.

  • Fortalezca sus conocimientos leyendo más.

    Strengthen your knowledge by reading more.

    usted

  • Fortalezcamos nuestra comunidad.

    Let's strengthen our community.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: fortalezce (for tú)

    Correct: fortalece

    Why: The affirmative 'tú' command uses the regular third-person singular indicative form; no 'z' is needed.

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