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llamar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The affirmative imperative of llamar uses: llama (tú), llame (usted), llamemos (nosotros), llamad (vosotros), llamen (ustedes).

llamar Affirmative Imperative Forms

llama
ustedllame
nosotrosllamemos
vosotrosllamad
ustedesllamen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use these forms to give orders or make requests to call someone or to knock on a door.

Notes on llamar in the Affirmative Imperative

Llamar is regular. The 'tú' form is the same as the present indicative 'él' form.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Llama a tu padre ahora!

    Call your father now!

  • Llamad a la puerta antes de entrar.

    Knock on the door before entering.

    vosotros

  • Llame usted a este número para ayuda.

    Call this number for help.

    usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: llamar (as a command)

    Correct: llama

    Why: Using the infinitive as a command is common for beginners but incorrect in standard Spanish; use 'llama'.

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