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llevar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

llevarto carry

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Quick answer:

The imperative of llevar provides direct commands: lleva, lleve, llevemos, llevad, lleven.

llevar Affirmative Imperative Forms

lleva
ustedlleve
nosotrosllevemos
vosotrosllevad
ustedeslleven

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to tell someone to carry a bag, take an item to a specific place, or wear a specific piece of clothing.

Notes on llevar in the Affirmative Imperative

Llevar is regular in the imperative. The 'tú' form is the same as the third-person present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • Lleva estas bolsas a la cocina, por favor.

    Carry these bags to the kitchen, please.

  • Lleve su identificación en todo momento.

    Carry your ID at all times.

    usted

  • Lleven ropa cómoda para la excursión.

    Wear comfortable clothes for the excursion.

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: llevar (as a command)

    Correct: lleva

    Why: In Spanish, you must use the imperative form for commands, not the infinitive.

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