reprimir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
reprimir — to suppress
Use imperative forms like 'reprime' (tú) and 'reprima' (usted) for direct commands.
reprimir Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative mood is for giving direct orders or making strong suggestions. Think of telling someone what to do right now, like 'reprime tus impulsos' (suppress your impulses).
Notes on reprimir in the Affirmative Imperative
Reprimir follows the regular -ir imperative pattern for all forms except 'vosotros', which is 'reprimid'. Remember that the 'tú' command is identical to the present indicative 'tú' form.
Example Sentences
¡Reprime esa idea de inmediato!
Suppress that idea immediately!
tú
Señor, reprima su enojo.
Sir, suppress your anger.
usted
¡Reprimamos los comentarios negativos!
Let's suppress the negative comments!
nosotros
¡Repriman el pánico!
Suppress the panic!
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the subjunctive instead of the imperative for a command.
Correct: For a direct command like 'Suppress yourself!', use '¡Reprimete!' (tú) not '¡Que te reprimas!'.
Why: The imperative mood is specifically for commands, while the subjunctive is for expressing wishes, doubts, or emotions.
Mistake: Confusing 'reprime' (tú imperative) with 'reprime' (él/ella/usted present indicative).
Correct: While the form is the same, context clarifies. 'Tú, reprime tus miedos' is a command. 'Él reprime sus miedos' is a statement of fact.
Why: The same form can exist in different moods/tenses; the surrounding words and situation are key.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: reprimo
Use present forms like 'reprimo' and 'reprime' for actions happening now or habitual behaviors.
Preterite
yo: reprimí
Use preterite forms like 'reprimí' and 'reprimió' for completed actions in the past.
Imperfect
yo: reprimía
Use imperfect forms like 'reprimía' and 'reprimían' for ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: reprimiré
Use future forms like 'reprimiré' and 'reprimirá' to talk about actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: reprimiría
Use conditional forms like 'reprimiría' and 'reprimirían' for hypotheticals ('would') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: reprima
Use present subjunctive forms like 'reprima' and 'reprimas' after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: reprimiera
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'reprimiera' or 'reprimiese' for past hypothetical or uncertain situations.
Negative Imperative
yo: no reprimas
Use 'no reprimas' (tú) and 'no reprima' (usted) for negative commands.