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traducir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

Use 'traduce' for friends (tú) and 'traduzca' for formal situations (usted).

traducir Affirmative Imperative Forms

traduce
ustedtraduzca
nosotrostraduzcamos
vosotrostraducid
ustedestraduzcan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to give a direct order or request to translate something.

Notes on traducir in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form is regular (traduce), but the formal 'usted' and plural 'ustedes' forms use the 'zc' change from the subjunctive (traduzca/n).

Example Sentences

  • Traduce esta frase al inglés, por favor.

    Translate this sentence into English, please.

  • Traduzca este documento para la reunión.

    Translate this document for the meeting.

    usted

  • Traduzcamos la canción juntos.

    Let's translate the song together.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'traduce' for a formal boss.

    Correct: traduzca

    Why: 'Traduce' is only for people you are on 'tú' terms with; formal commands must use the subjunctive-based form.

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