nombrar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
nombrar — to name
Use imperative for direct commands like '¡Nombra a tu amigo!' (Name your friend!).
nombrar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or making requests. For 'nombrar', you'll use it to tell someone to name something or someone, like naming a pet or a new project. It's a very direct way to communicate.
Notes on nombrar in the Affirmative Imperative
The affirmative tú form 'nombra' is regular. The nosotros form 'nombremos' and the usted/ustedes forms 'nombre'/'nombren' are regular and match the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
¡Nombra a tu perro!
Name your dog!
tú
Nombremos al comité.
Let's name the committee.
nosotros
Usted, nombre al siguiente participante.
You, name the next participant.
usted
¡Nombrad a vuestros hijos con nombres bonitos!
Name your children with beautiful names!
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'nombrar' instead of the imperative.
Correct: Use the correct imperative form, like 'Nombra' for tú.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb and isn't used for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing 'nombre' (usted/él/ella subjunctive) with 'nombra' (tú imperative).
Correct: Remember 'nombra' is the command for 'tú', while 'nombre' is used for usted/él/ella in the subjunctive or as a polite command.
Why: These forms look similar but have different uses and contexts.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: nombro
The present tense (nombro) describes current actions or habits, like 'Yo nombro la capital.' (I name the capital).
Preterite
yo: nombré
The preterite of 'nombrar' is regular: nombré, nombraste, nombró, nombramos, nombrasteis, nombraron.
Imperfect
yo: nombraba
The imperfect (nombra) describes ongoing or habitual past actions, like 'Él nombraba a sus hijos.' (He used to name his children).
Future
yo: nombraré
The future tense (nombraré) talks about future actions: 'Yo nombraré al nuevo líder.' (I will name the new leader).
Conditional
yo: nombraría
The conditional (nombraría) expresses hypotheticals ('would name'): 'Yo nombraría el lugar.' (I would name the place).
Present Subjunctive
yo: nombre
Use present subjunctive (nombre) after doubts, wishes, or emotions, like 'Espero que nombres bien.' (I hope you name well).
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: nombrara
The imperfect subjunctive (nombrara/nombre) expresses hypothetical past situations or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no nombres
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive, e.g., 'No nombres a nadie.' (Don't name anyone).