resbalar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
resbalar — to slip
Use imperative forms like 'resbala' (tú) for direct commands.
resbalar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or instructions. For 'resbalar', it's usually a warning: '¡Resbala!' means 'Watch out, you might slip!' or 'Slip!' (though this is less common as a command).
Notes on resbalar in the Affirmative Imperative
Resbalar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The 'tú' form drops the 'r' from the infinitive and adds 'a' (resbala). The 'vosotros' form replaces '-ar' with '-ad' (resbalad).
Example Sentences
¡Resbala con cuidado en el hielo!
Slip carefully on the ice!
tú
¡No resbaléis en el suelo mojado!
Don't slip on the wet floor!
vosotros
¡Resbalen con cuidado, que está muy liso!
Slip carefully, it's very slippery!
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of imperative for commands.
Correct: Use 'resbala' (imperative) not 'resbalas' (present indicative) for a direct command to 'tú'.
Why: The imperative mood is specifically for commands, while the present indicative describes current actions.
Mistake: Confusing tú and usted forms.
Correct: Use 'resbala' for 'tú' and 'resbale' for 'usted'.
Why: These are distinct forms for different levels of formality when giving a command.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: resbalo
Use present tense like 'resbalo' for actions happening now or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: resbalé
The preterite of resbalar is regular: resbalé, resbalaste, resbaló, resbalamos, resbalasteis, resbalaron.
Imperfect
yo: resbalaba
Use imperfect like 'resbalaba' for ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: resbalaré
The future tense of resbalar is regular: resbalaré, resbalarás, resbalará, resbalaremos, resbalaréis, resbalarán.
Conditional
yo: resbalaría
The conditional of resbalar is regular: resbalaría, resbalarías, resbalaría, resbalaríamos, resbalaríais, resbalarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: resbale
Use present subjunctive like 'resbale' after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: resbalara
Use imperfect subjunctive like 'resbalara' for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no resbales
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive, e.g., 'no resbales' (tú).