The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Introducir is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Introduce tu contraseña. (Enter your password.)

This verb follows the -cir to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the c changes to zc before the vowel endings.

Conjugations

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

Introducir generally means to introduce or insert something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To insert or introduce: The most common meaning is to insert or introduce something, for example, Introduce la llave en la cerradura (Insert the key into the lock).

To bring up or mention: It can also mean to bring up or mention a topic, for example, Introduce el tema con cuidado (Bring up the topic carefully).

To smuggle (colloquial): In some Latin American slang, it can mean to smuggle something illegally, for example, Introduce la mercancía por la frontera (Smuggle the goods across the border).

To penetrate (vulgar): In vulgar slang, it can crudely refer to sexual penetration, for example, Introduce tu miembro en ella (Insert your member into her). Warning: This usage is extremely vulgar and offensive.

Examples

Examples of Introducir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Introduce tu nombre y tu procedencia! (Introduce yourself and where you’re from!)

Por favor, introduzca su tarjeta en la ranura. (Please insert your card into the slot.)

Antes de empezar, introduzcamos los temas que vamos a tratar. (Before we start, let’s introduce the topics we’ll cover.)

Para acceder al sistema, introduzcan sus credenciales. (To access the system, enter your credentials.)

Oye, introduce a tu nueva novia a la familia. (Hey, introduce your new girlfriend to the family.)

En la reunión, introduzca su propuesta de manera clara y concisa. (At the meeting, introduce your proposal clearly and concisely.)

Mamá, introduzcamos un nuevo plato en la cena de esta noche. (Mom, let’s introduce a new dish for dinner tonight.)

Chicos, introduzcan sus ideas para el proyecto de clase. (Guys, introduce your ideas for the class project.)

Antes de viajar, introduce algunas frases básicas en el idioma local. (Before traveling, introduce some basic phrases in the local language.)

Para registrarse, introduzca su información personal en el formulario. (To register, enter your personal information on the form.)

En la fiesta, introduzcamos a los nuevos vecinos al resto del grupo. (At the party, let’s introduce the new neighbors to the rest of the group.)

Equipo, introduzcan sus ideas para mejorar nuestros procesos. (Team, introduce your ideas to improve our processes.)

Antes de comenzar la clase, introduce el tema del día. (Before starting the class, introduce the topic of the day.)

Para desbloquear el dispositivo, introduzca el código de seguridad. (To unlock the device, enter the security code.)

En la próxima reunión, introduzcamos el nuevo plan de marketing. (At the next meeting, let’s introduce the new marketing plan.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Introducir (to introduce) 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.