The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Planchar is used to give direct orders or instructions to iron something, for example Plancha la camisa. (Iron the shirt.)

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

Conjugations

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

Planchar generally means to iron clothes or linens, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To iron clothes or linens: This is the most common meaning. For example, ¡Plancha esa camisa! (Iron that shirt!)

To flatten or smooth something: For example, ¡Plancha ese papel arrugado! (Flatten that crumpled paper!)

To hit or strike forcefully (slang): In some Latin American slang, it can mean to hit or punch someone. For example, ¡Plánchalo si se pone pesado! (Hit him if he gets annoying!)

To leave or depart quickly (slang): In informal speech, it can mean to leave a place abruptly. For example, ¡Plancha de aquí antes de que llegue la policía! (Get out of here before the police arrive!)

Examples

Examples of Planchar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de salir, plancha tu camisa. (Before going out, iron your shirt.)

¡Planchen las sábanas para la cama de huéspedes! (Iron the sheets for the guest bed!)

Mamá, planchemos la ropa juntas esta tarde. (Mom, let’s iron the clothes together this afternoon.)

Para una buena impresión en la entrevista, plancha tu traje. (To make a good impression at the interview, iron your suit.)

¿Puedes planchar mi vestido mientras preparo el desayuno? (Can you iron my dress while I prepare breakfast?)

Para estar presentable en la boda, planchen sus mejores ropas. (To look presentable at the wedding, iron your best clothes.)

¡Plancha esa falda antes de que se arrugue más! (Iron that skirt before it gets more wrinkled!)

Antes de empacar, planchemos todo para que no se arrugue. (Before packing, let’s iron everything so it doesn’t wrinkle.)

Para una cita importante, plancha tu mejor camisa. (For an important date, iron your best shirt.)

Antes de la graduación, planchen sus togas y birretes. (Before graduation, iron your gowns and caps.)

Para una presentación profesional, plancha tu ropa con esmero. (For a professional presentation, iron your clothes carefully.)

Después de lavar la ropa, planchemos todo de una vez. (After washing the clothes, let’s iron everything at once.)

¡Planchen esas servilletas para la cena elegante! (Iron those napkins for the fancy dinner!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Planchar (to iron) 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.