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puntualizar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

puntualizarto specify

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Quick answer:

The imperative forms are: puntualiza (tú), puntualice (usted), puntualicemos (nosotros), puntualizad (vosotros), puntualicen (ustedes).

puntualizar Affirmative Imperative Forms

puntualiza
ustedpuntualice
nosotrospuntualicemos
vosotrospuntualizad
ustedespuntualicen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to give a direct order or instruction to someone to be more specific or to clarify a point.

Notes on puntualizar in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' and 'vosotros' forms keep the 'z'. The 'usted', 'nosotros', and 'ustedes' forms change 'z' to 'c' because they are pulled from the present subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • Puntualiza bien tus argumentos.

    Clarify your arguments well.

  • Por favor, puntualice su respuesta.

    Please, specify your answer.

  • Puntualicemos los gastos antes de pagar.

    Let's specify the expenses before paying.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'puntualiza' for a formal command.

    Correct: puntualice

    Why: Puntualiza is only for informal 'tú'. For 'usted', you must use the subjunctive-based form.

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