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Conjugation Chart of “Encender” (to turn on) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Encender”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Encender is used to give direct orders or instructions to turn something on, for example Enciende la luz. (Turn on the light.)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing conjugation pattern, where the stem vowel changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in certain forms.

How to Use Encender in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Encender generally means to turn on, light up or ignite, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To turn on a device or light: For example, ¡Enciende la televisión! (Turn on the TV!)

To ignite a fire: For example, ¡Enciende la chimenea! (Light the fireplace!)

To excite or arouse (slang): For example, ¡Enciéndeme, cariño! (Turn me on, honey!)

To start an engine: For example, ¡Enciende el coche! (Start the car!)

To inflame or intensify (figurative): For example, ¡Enciende la pasión en tu corazón! (Ignite the passion in your heart!)

Real Life Examples of Encender in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Enciende la chimenea! Hace frío aquí. (Light the fireplace! It’s cold in here.)

Por favor, encienda las velas para crear un ambiente romántico. (Please light the candles to create a romantic atmosphere.)

Antes de salir, encendamos las luces navideñas para alegrar el vecindario. (Before we leave, let’s turn on the Christmas lights to brighten up the neighborhood.)

Señoras y señores, enciendan sus dispositivos móviles en modo avión. (Ladies and gentlemen, please turn your mobile devices to airplane mode.)

Mamá, ¿puedo encender la televisión para ver mi programa favorito? (Mom, can I turn on the TV to watch my favorite show?)

Antes de comenzar la meditación, encienda algunas varitas de incienso. (Before starting the meditation, light some incense sticks.)

¡Encendamos las luces de colores para celebrar el Año Nuevo! (Let’s turn on the colorful lights to celebrate New Year’s!)

Por favor, enciende el aire acondicionado. Hace demasiado calor aquí. (Please turn on the air conditioning. It’s too hot in here.)

¡Enciendan sus motores! La carrera está a punto de comenzar. (Start your engines! The race is about to begin.)

Antes de cocinar, encienda la estufa y precaliente el horno. (Before cooking, turn on the stove and preheat the oven.)

¿Puedes encender la computadora? Necesito revisar mi correo electrónico. (Can you turn on the computer? I need to check my email.)

¡Encendamos la chimenea y disfrutemos de una noche acogedora! (Let’s light the fireplace and enjoy a cozy night!)

Antes de irnos, enciendan el sistema de seguridad para proteger la casa. (Before we leave, turn on the security system to protect the house.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Encender (to turn on) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.