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envíen

en-BEE-en

verbB1irregular with accent change ar
they / you all send?used when expressing a wish, doubt, or request,send!?a command given to a group of people
Also:that they may send?used after phrases like 'I hope that...'

Quick Reference

gerundenviando
past Participleenviado
infinitiveenviar

📝 In Action

Espero que ellos me envíen las fotos pronto.

B1

I hope they send me the photos soon.

Por favor, envíen sus reportes antes del viernes.

A2

Please, (you all) send your reports before Friday.

Dudo que nos envíen el dinero hoy.

B1

I doubt they will send us the money today.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • remitan (they/you all remit or send)
  • manden (they/you all send)

Antonyms

  • reciban (they/you all receive)

Common Collocations

  • envíen un mensajesend a message
  • en cuanto envíenas soon as they send

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Wish' Form (Subjunctive)

This word uses an 'e' instead of an 'a' to show that you are talking about a wish, a doubt, or a possibility rather than a factual statement.

Formal Group Commands

When telling a group of people to do something politely, use 'envíen'. For example: 'Envíen el correo ahora' (Send the email now).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't forget the accent

Mistake: "envien"

Correction: envíen

⭐ Usage Tips

Fact vs. Wish

Use 'envían' for facts (They send every day). Use 'envíen' for things you want to happen (I want them to send).

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesenviaran
yoenviara
enviaras
vosotrosenviarais
nosotrosenviáramos
él/ella/ustedenviara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesenvíen
yoenvíe
envíes
vosotrosenviéis
nosotrosenviemos
él/ella/ustedenvíe

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesenviaron
yoenvié
enviaste
vosotrosenviasteis
nosotrosenviamos
él/ella/ustedenvió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesenviaban
yoenviaba
enviabas
vosotrosenviabais
nosotrosenviábamos
él/ella/ustedenviaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesenvían
yoenvío
envías
vosotrosenviáis
nosotrosenviamos
él/ella/ustedenvía

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: envíen

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'envíen' as a command?

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Word Family

enviar(to send) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'envían' and 'envíen'?

'Envían' is for facts (e.g., 'They send letters'). 'Envíen' is for wishes or commands (e.g., 'I want them to send letters' or 'Send letters!').

Who are you talking to when you use 'envíen'?

You are talking to 'ustedes' (you all) or talking about 'ellos/ellas' (them).