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teñir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

teñirto dye

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Quick answer:

Commands for teñir use the 'i' stem mostly: tiñe (tú), teñid (vosotros), tiña (usted).

teñir Affirmative Imperative Forms

tiñe
ustedtiña
nosotrostiñamos
vosotrosteñid
ustedestiñan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

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Notes on teñir in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form follows the present indicative (tiñe), while the others follow the subjunctive stem (tiña/tiñan).

Example Sentences

  • Tiñe la tela con cuidado.

    Dye the fabric carefully.

  • Tiñan sus camisetas ahora.

    Dye your t-shirts now.

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: teñe

    Correct: tiñe

    Why: The tú command for teñir requires the stem change from e to i.

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