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practicar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

practicarto practice

A2regular (with spelling change in certain forms) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Use 'practica' (tú) or 'practique' (usted) to give direct orders to practice.

practicar Affirmative Imperative Forms

practica
ustedpractique
nosotrospractiquemos
vosotrospracticad
ustedespractiquen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this when coaching someone or giving instructions on how to improve a skill.

Notes on practicar in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is regular (practica), but the 'usted' and 'ustedes' forms use the 'qu' spelling change (practique).

Example Sentences

  • ¡Practica tu guitarra ahora!

    Practice your guitar now!

  • Practique los verbos para mañana.

    Practice the verbs for tomorrow.

  • Practiquemos el diálogo en parejas.

    Let's practice the dialogue in pairs.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: practice (for tú)

    Correct: practica

    Why: The affirmative 'tú' command uses the present indicative 'ella' form, not the subjunctive.

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