originar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
originar — to cause
Use the imperative of originar for direct commands like 'origina tú' or 'originen ustedes'.
originar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is used for direct commands. For 'originar,' you'd use it to tell someone to cause something, though it's more common to tell them *not* to cause something (using the negative imperative). You might hear '¡Origina un cambio!' (Cause a change!), but it's less frequent than telling someone to stop causing problems.
Notes on originar in the Affirmative Imperative
Originar is regular in the imperative, following the standard pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
¡Origina un buen ambiente en la fiesta!
Create a good atmosphere at the party!
tú
Amigos, originemos un debate interesante.
Friends, let's start an interesting debate.
nosotros
Señores, originen la documentación necesaria.
Gentlemen, provide the necessary documentation.
ustedes
¡Originad alegría!
Spread joy!
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the imperative for commands.
Correct: Use 'origina' for tú, not 'originas'.
Why: The present indicative describes actions happening now, while the imperative is for giving orders.
Mistake: Confusing 'origina' (tú) with 'origine' (usted).
Correct: Use 'origina' for informal commands to one person (tú) and 'origine' for formal commands (usted).
Why: Spanish distinguishes between formal and informal address, which affects verb endings in the imperative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: origino
The present tense of originar (origino, originas, origina...) describes actions happening now or habitual causes.
Preterite
yo: originé
The preterite of originar is regular: originé, originaste, originó, originamos, originasteis, originaron.
Imperfect
yo: originaba
The imperfect of originar (originaba, originabas...) describes ongoing or habitual past causes.
Future
yo: originaré
The future tense of originar (originaré, originarás...) predicts future causes or actions.
Conditional
yo: originaría
The conditional of originar (originaría, originarías...) expresses hypotheticals ('would cause') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: origine
Use the present subjunctive of originar (origine, origines, etc.) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: originara
The imperfect subjunctive of originar (originara/originase) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Negative Imperative
yo: no origines
Use the present subjunctive after 'no' for negative commands with originar: 'no origines'.