lesionar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
lesionar — to injure
Use the imperative of lesionar for direct commands like 'lesiona' (you, informal) or 'lesionen' (you all, formal).
lesionar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
You use the imperative of lesionar to give direct orders or instructions. For example, telling someone to avoid injuring themselves, like '¡Lesiona con cuidado!' (Injure yourself carefully! - though this is an unusual phrasing, it shows the command structure).
Notes on lesionar in the Affirmative Imperative
Lesionar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The nosotros form 'lesionemos' is the same as the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
¡Lesiona con cuidado al levantar eso!
Injure yourself carefully when lifting that!
tú
¡Lesionad el músculo suavemente!
Injure the muscle gently!
vosotros
Señores, no se lesionen en el partido.
Gentlemen, don't injure yourselves in the match.
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the subjunctive instead of imperative for a direct command.
Correct: For a direct command like 'Don't injure yourself!', use the negative imperative: '¡No te lesiones!'.
Why: The imperative is for direct commands, while the subjunctive is for wishes, doubts, or indirect commands.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: lesiono
The present tense of lesionar (lesiono, lesionas, etc.) indicates current or habitual injuries.
Preterite
yo: lesioné
The preterite of lesionar (lesioné, lesionaste, etc.) describes completed past injuries.
Imperfect
yo: lesionaba
The imperfect of lesionar (lesionaba, lesionabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past injuries.
Future
yo: lesionaré
The future tense of lesionar (lesionaré, lesionarás, etc.) talks about future injuries or probabilities.
Conditional
yo: lesionaría
The conditional of lesionar (lesionaría, lesionarías, etc.) discusses hypothetical injuries ('would injure').
Present Subjunctive
yo: lesione
The present subjunctive of lesionar (lesione, lesiones, etc.) follows expressions of desire, doubt, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: lesionara
The imperfect subjunctive of lesionar (e.g., 'lesionara', 'lesionaras') is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no lesiones
Form negative commands with 'no' + present subjunctive, like 'no lesiones' (don't injure).