The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Abordar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Aborda el tema con cuidado. (Address the issue carefully.)

Abordar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To board: Used when telling someone to get on a vehicle or vessel, for example, ¡Aborda el autobús! (Board the bus!)

To approach: Instructing someone to get closer to something or someone, for example, ¡Abórdalo con cuidado! (Approach it carefully!)

To tackle: Telling someone to confront or deal with an issue, for example, ¡Aborda el problema de una vez! (Tackle the problem once and for all!)

To hit on (colloquial): In some Latin American vernacular, it can mean to make a romantic advance, for example, ¡Abórdala, no seas tímido! (Hit on her, don’t be shy!)

Examples

Examples of Abordar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Aborda ese tema con cuidado! (Approach that topic carefully!)

Para resolver este problema, abordemos cada aspecto por separado. (To solve this problem, let’s approach each aspect separately.)

En la próxima reunión, aborden los puntos más importantes primero. (In the next meeting, address the most important points first.)

Antes de tomar una decisión, aborde todas las consecuencias posibles. (Before making a decision, consider all possible consequences.)

Si quieres mejorar tu español, aborda la práctica con entusiasmo. (If you want to improve your Spanish, approach practice with enthusiasm.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, aborden cada desafío con determinación. (To succeed in business, approach each challenge with determination.)

En tu próximo viaje, aborda las nuevas experiencias con mente abierta. (On your next trip, approach new experiences with an open mind.)

Cuando enfrentes un problema difícil, abordemos la situación juntos. (When facing a difficult problem, let’s approach the situation together.)

En la vida, aborden los obstáculos con valentía y perseverancia. (In life, approach obstacles with courage and perseverance.)

Para mejorar tus habilidades sociales, aborda cada conversación con confianza. (To improve your social skills, approach each conversation with confidence.)

Si quieres progresar en tu carrera, aborde cada proyecto con dedicación. (If you want to progress in your career, approach each project with dedication.)

Cuando enfrentes un desafío familiar, abordemos la situación con comprensión y amor. (When facing a family challenge, let’s approach the situation with understanding and love.)

Para mantenerte saludable, aborda un estilo de vida activo y equilibrado. (To stay healthy, approach an active and balanced lifestyle.)

En tu próxima aventura cultural, aborde las nuevas tradiciones con respeto y curiosidad. (On your next cultural adventure, approach new traditions with respect and curiosity.)

Ante los eventos actuales, aborden los temas con mente crítica y compasión. (In the face of current events, approach topics with a critical mind and compassion.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Abordar (to board) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.