The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Prever is used to give direct orders or instructions related to foreseeing or anticipating something, for example: Prevé las consecuencias de tus actos. (Foresee the consequences of your actions.)

Prever is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each tense and mood.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Prever (to foresee) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Prever generally means to foresee or anticipate, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To foresee or anticipate: This is the most common meaning. For example, Prevé las consecuencias de tus acciones. (Foresee the consequences of your actions.)

To provide or prepare: For example, Prevé suficiente comida para todos. (Provide enough food for everyone.)

To warn or caution (colloquial): For example, ¡Prevé, que viene la policía! (Watch out, the police are coming!)

To be prepared (colloquial): For example, Prevé, que vamos a salir de fiesta. (Be prepared, we’re going out partying.)

To pay attention or be alert (colloquial): For example, ¡Prevé, vosotros! ¡Que el profesor está mirando! (Pay attention, you guys! The teacher is watching!)

Examples

Examples of Prever in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de salir de viaje, prevé cualquier eventualidad. (Before going on a trip, anticipate any eventuality.)

Cuando vayas a una fiesta, prevé llevar un regalo para el anfitrión. (When you go to a party, plan to bring a gift for the host.)

Para evitar problemas, prevean las posibles consecuencias de sus acciones. (To avoid problems, anticipate the possible consequences of your actions.)

En una emergencia, preveamos un plan de evacuación. (In an emergency, let’s have an evacuation plan.)

En una reunión importante, prevea las posibles objeciones y esté preparado. (In an important meeting, anticipate possible objections and be prepared.)

Cuando vayas de compras, prevé un presupuesto para no gastar de más. (When you go shopping, plan a budget so you don’t overspend.)

Si vas a viajar al extranjero, prevean las diferencias culturales. (If you’re going to travel abroad, anticipate cultural differences.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, prevea las tendencias del mercado. (To be successful in business, anticipate market trends.)

Cuando planifiques tus vacaciones, prevé imprevistos como el mal tiempo. (When planning your vacation, anticipate unforeseen events like bad weather.)

En una situación de crisis, preveamos un plan de contingencia. (In a crisis situation, let’s have a contingency plan.)

Si vas a mudarte, prevean los gastos adicionales. (If you’re going to move, anticipate additional expenses.)

Para tener una vida equilibrada, prevea tiempo para el trabajo y el ocio. (To have a balanced life, anticipate time for work and leisure.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Prever (to foresee) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (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.