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ganar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

ganarto win

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Quick answer:

The imperative of ganar provides commands: gana (tú), ganad (vosotros), gane (usted), ganen (ustedes).

ganar Affirmative Imperative Forms

gana
ustedgane
nosotrosganemos
vosotrosganad
ustedesganen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to encourage someone to win or to give a direct order to earn something.

Notes on ganar in the Affirmative Imperative

Ganar is regular in the imperative. The 'tú' form matches the 3rd person singular present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Gana el partido por nosotros!

    Win the match for us!

  • Ganen con honor, chicos.

    Win with honor, guys.

    ustedes

  • Ganemos este juego hoy.

    Let's win this game today.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: ganar (as a command)

    Correct: ganad (for vosotros) or gana (for tú)

    Why: In Spanish, the infinitive is not used as a direct command to people; you must use the imperative forms.

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