rebasar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
rebasar — to overtake
Use imperative forms like 'rebasa' (tú) and 'rebasen' (ustedes) for direct commands.
rebasar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or instructions. For 'rebasar,' you might tell someone to 'overtake' or 'pass' a car, or in a more abstract sense, to 'exceed' a limit.
Notes on rebasar in the Affirmative Imperative
Rebasar is regular in the imperative. The tú form 'rebasa' is identical to the present indicative, but the command context makes the meaning clear.
Example Sentences
¡Rebasa el coche lento!
Overtake the slow car!
tú
Rebasemos nuestras expectativas.
Let's exceed our expectations.
nosotros
Señores, rebasen con cuidado.
Gentlemen, overtake with caution.
ustedes
¡Vosotros, rebasad el camión!
You all, pass the truck!
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the subjunctive instead of the imperative for a direct command.
Correct: For a direct command like 'Overtake!', use 'Rebasa' (tú), not 'Rebases'.
Why: The imperative mood is specifically for commands; the subjunctive is used for wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'vosotros' imperative form.
Correct: The 'vosotros' imperative is 'rebasad', not 'rebasáis' (present indicative) or 'rebaséis' (subjunctive).
Why: The 'vosotros' imperative has a unique ending (-ad for -ar verbs).
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: rebaso
The present tense of rebasar (rebaso, rebasas, rebasa...) is used for current actions, habits, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: rebasé
The preterite of rebasar is regular: rebasé, rebasaste, rebasó, rebasamos, rebasasteis, rebasaron.
Imperfect
yo: rebasaba
The imperfect of rebasar (rebasaba, rebasabas...) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: rebasaré
The future tense of rebasar (rebasaré, rebasarás...) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: rebasaría
The conditional of rebasar (rebasaría, rebasarías...) expresses hypothetical actions ('would overtake') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: rebase
Use the present subjunctive (rebase, rebases) after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: rebasara
The imperfect subjunctive (rebasara/rebasase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or politeness.
Negative Imperative
yo: no rebases
Use 'no + present subjunctive' for negative commands like 'no rebases' (tú) or 'no rebasen' (ustedes).