lamer Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
lamer — to lick
Lame, lamad, lama, lamamos, laman are commands for 'lick'.
lamer Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
Use the imperative to give direct commands. For 'lamer,' this means telling someone to lick something, like '¡Lame la herida!' (Lick the wound!).
Notes on lamer in the Affirmative Imperative
Lamer is regular in the affirmative imperative, but note the 'tú' form is 'lame' and the 'usted/ustedes/nosotros' forms are also 'lama/lamamos/laman'.
Example Sentences
Lame el helado despacio.
Lick the ice cream slowly.
tú
¡Lamed la pintura fresca con cuidado!
Lick the fresh paint with care!
vosotros
Señor, lama aquí su dedo.
Sir, lick your finger here.
usted
Llamemos la atención lamiendo la mesa.
Let's get attention by licking the table.
nosotros
Ustedes, laman el plato limpio.
You all, lick the clean plate.
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative for commands, e.g., 'Tú lamas'.
Correct: For a direct command to 'tú', use 'Lame'.
Why: The imperative mood is distinct from the indicative for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing 'lama' (usted/él/ella) with 'lamo' (yo present indicative).
Correct: Use 'lama' for commands to 'usted' and 'lamo' for 'I lick'.
Why: These are different verb forms for different subjects and moods.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: lamo
The present indicative (lamo, lames, lame, etc.) describes current or habitual licking.
Preterite
yo: lamí
The preterite of lamer (lamí, lamiste, lamió, etc.) describes completed licking actions in the past.
Imperfect
yo: lamía
The imperfect (lamía, lamías, etc.) describes past habits or ongoing licking actions.
Future
yo: lameré
The future tense (lameré, lamerás, etc.) indicates licking actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: lamería
The conditional (lamería, lamerías, etc.) expresses 'would' licking, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: lama
The present subjunctive (lama, lamas, etc.) is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: lamiera
The imperfect subjunctive forms (lamiera, lamieras, etc.) express hypothetical or past subjunctive actions.
Negative Imperative
yo: no lamas
No lamas, no lamáis, no lama, no lamamos, no laman are negative commands for 'lick'.