envía
en-VEE-ah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella siempre envía correos electrónicos muy tarde.
A1She always sends emails very late.
El sistema automáticamente envía una notificación.
A2The system automatically sends a notification.
¡Envía el paquete mañana mismo!
A1Send the package tomorrow!
Si usted lo envía por correo urgente, llega antes del viernes.
B1If you send it by express mail, it arrives before Friday.
💡 Grammar Points
The Dual Role of 'Envía'
The word 'envía' has two main jobs: it can mean 'he/she/it sends' or 'you (formal) send' in the present time, OR it can be a direct command meaning 'Send!' aimed at a friend (tú).
Vowel Stress (Irregularity)
This verb is slightly irregular because the stress moves to the 'i' in most singular forms and the third-person plural of the present tense (envÍo, envÍas, envÍA, envÍan). This is why the accent mark is needed.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Escribir 'envia' sin acento."
Correction: Always write 'envía'. Without the accent, the stress falls on the 'e' (EN-via), which is incorrect for this verb in the present tense.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Command Form
When using 'envía' as a command, remember it's informal (for 'tú'). If you need to command someone formally (using 'usted'), you must say 'envíe'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: envía
Question 1 of 2
In which of these sentences is 'envía' used as an informal command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'envía' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to show you where to put the stress when you say the word. Without the accent, the natural Spanish stress would fall on the 'e' (EN-via). The accent forces the stress onto the 'i' (en-VEE-a), which is the correct pronunciation for this specific verb conjugation.
Is 'envía' the same as 'manda'?
Yes, they are synonyms and often interchangeable. 'Mandar' is sometimes used more broadly, meaning 'to order' or 'to command,' but when talking about mail or messages, they both mean 'to send' and are commonly used.