recompensar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
recompensar — to reward
Use imperative forms like 'recompensa' (tú) for direct commands.
recompensar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or instructions. For 'recompensar', you'd use it to tell someone to reward someone or something.
Notes on recompensar in the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative forms of 'recompensar' are regular for the -ar verb type, except for the 'tú' command which is 'recompensa' (dropping the 'r' from the infinitive and adding 'a'). The 'vosotros' form is 'recompensad'.
Example Sentences
¡Recompensa su buen trabajo!
Reward his good work!
tú
Recompensad el esfuerzo de los niños.
Reward the children's effort.
vosotros
Recompensen a los empleados más productivos.
Reward the most productive employees.
ustedes
Recompensemos su lealtad.
Let's reward their loyalty.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative 'recompensas' instead of the imperative 'recompensa' for 'tú'.
Correct: The command for 'tú' is 'recompensa'.
Why: The present indicative is for describing actions, while the imperative is for giving commands.
Mistake: Confusing 'recompensa' (tú imperative) with 'recompensa' (él/ella/usted present indicative).
Correct: Context is key. 'Recompensa su esfuerzo' can mean 'Reward his effort!' (tú imperative) or 'He rewards his effort' (él present indicative).
Why: These forms are identical, so understanding the situation is crucial.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: recompenso
Use present tense like 'recompenso' for current actions or habits.
Preterite
yo: recompensé
Use preterite like 'recompensé' for completed past actions.
Imperfect
yo: recompensaba
Use imperfect like 'recompensaba' for past habits or descriptions.
Future
yo: recompensaré
Use future like 'recompensaré' for actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: recompensaría
Use conditional like 'recompensaría' for hypotheticals ('would').
Present Subjunctive
yo: recompense
Use present subjunctive like 'recompense' after wishes, doubts, or emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: recompensara
Use imperfect subjunctive like 'recompensara' for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no recompenses
Use 'no' + present subjunctive for negative commands, like 'no recompenses' (tú).