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llegar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

llegarto arrive

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Quick answer:

The imperative of llegar uses 'llega' (tú) and 'llegue' (usted/ustedes).

llegar Affirmative Imperative Forms

llega
ustedllegue
nosotroslleguemos
vosotrosllegad
ustedeslleguen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to tell someone to arrive at a certain time or place.

Notes on llegar in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is 'llega'. All other forms (usted, nosotros, ustedes) use the 'gu' spelling change from the subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Llega temprano mañana!

    Arrive early tomorrow!

  • Llegue usted a las ocho, por favor.

    Arrive at eight, please (formal).

  • Lleguemos a un compromiso.

    Let's reach (arrive at) a compromise.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'llege' for the formal command.

    Correct: llegue

    Why: Spelling change 'g' to 'gu' is necessary for the formal command to maintain the hard 'g' sound.

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