inclinar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
inclinar — to tilt
Use imperative forms like 'inclina' and 'inclinen' for direct commands.
inclinar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is used for direct commands. Use it to tell someone what to do, like 'inclina la cabeza' (tilt your head) or 'inclinen la silla' (tilt the chair).
Notes on inclinar in the Affirmative Imperative
Inclinar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The 'vosotros' form is 'inclinad'.
Example Sentences
¡Inclina la cabeza un poco!
Tilt your head a little!
tú
Inclinen la mesa hacia la ventana.
Tilt the table towards the window.
ustedes
Inclinad la pantalla para ver mejor.
Tilt the screen to see better.
vosotros
Inclinemos la cabeza y pensemos.
Let's tilt our heads and think.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of imperative for commands.
Correct: Use 'inclina' not 'inclinas' for a command to 'tú'.
Why: The imperative mood is specifically for commands, while the indicative describes reality.
Mistake: Confusing 'tú' and 'usted' commands.
Correct: Use 'inclina' for 'tú' and 'incline' for 'usted'.
Why: These are distinct forms meant for different levels of formality and address.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: inclino
Use present forms like 'inclino' or 'inclinan' for actions happening now or habitual tilting.
Preterite
yo: incliné
The preterite of 'inclinar' is regular: incliné, inclinaste, inclinó, inclinamos, inclinasteis, inclinaron.
Imperfect
yo: inclinaba
Use imperfect forms like 'inclinaba' or 'inclinaban' for ongoing or habitual past actions of tilting.
Future
yo: inclinaré
Use future forms like 'inclinaré' or 'inclinarán' to talk about definite future tilting.
Conditional
yo: inclinaría
Use conditional forms like 'inclinaría' or 'inclinarían' for hypothetical situations or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: incline
Use present subjunctive forms like 'incline' or 'inclinen' after verbs of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: inclinara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'inclinara' or 'inclinase' for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no inclines
Use 'no inclines' or 'no inclinen' for negative commands, based on the present subjunctive.