resaltar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
resaltar — to stand out
Resalta, resalte, resaltemos, resaltad, resalten are the imperative forms of resaltar for commands.
resaltar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
Use the imperative to give direct commands or make strong suggestions. For 'resaltar,' you might tell someone to highlight a specific word, point out an important detail, or emphasize a fact.
Notes on resaltar in the Affirmative Imperative
Resaltar is regular in the imperative. Notice that the 'tú' command (resalta) is the same as the present indicative, while the 'usted' and 'nosotros' forms match the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
¡Resalta las palabras clave en este texto!
Highlight the keywords in this text!
tú
Resalte la información más importante en su informe.
Highlight the most important information in your report.
usted
Resaltemos los puntos positivos de la propuesta.
Let's highlight the positive points of the proposal.
nosotros
¡Resaltad la diferencia entre estas dos opciones!
Highlight the difference between these two options!
vosotros
Resalten las áreas que necesitan mejora.
Highlight the areas that need improvement.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'resaltar' instead of a conjugated command form.
Correct: Use imperative forms like 'resalta' or 'resalte'.
Why: The infinitive is not used for direct commands; you need a conjugated form.
Mistake: Confusing 'tú' and 'usted' forms.
Correct: Use 'resalta' for informal 'tú' and 'resalte' for formal 'usted'.
Why: Spanish distinguishes between informal and formal commands.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: resalto
Resalto, resaltas, resalta, resaltamos, resaltáis, resaltan are the present indicative forms of resaltar.
Preterite
yo: resalté
The preterite of resaltar is regular: resalté, resaltaste, resaltó, resaltamos, resaltasteis, resaltaron.
Imperfect
yo: resaltaba
The imperfect of resaltar is regular: resaltaba, resaltabas, resaltaba, resaltábamos, resaltabais, resaltaban.
Future
yo: resaltaré
The future of resaltar is regular: resaltaré, resaltarás, resaltará, resaltaremos, resaltaréis, resaltarán.
Conditional
yo: resaltaría
The conditional of resaltar is regular: resaltaría, resaltarías, resaltaría, resaltaríamos, resaltaríais, resaltarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: resalte
The present subjunctive of resaltar (resalte, resaltes, etc.) is used for wishes, doubts, emotions, and impersonal expressions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: resaltara
The imperfect subjunctive of resaltar (resaltara, resaltaras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Negative Imperative
yo: no resaltes
No resaltes, no resalte, no resaltemos, no resaltéis, no resalten are the negative commands for resaltar.