The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Explorar is used to give direct orders or instructions to explore something, for example Explora el parque nacional. (Explore the national park.)

Explorar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

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

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

Literal meaning: To physically explore or investigate an area or object, for example, ¡Explora esa cueva! (Explore that cave!)

Figurative meaning: To examine or investigate something more abstract like an idea or opportunity, for example, ¡Explora esa posibilidad! (Explore that possibility!)

Colloquial meaning: In some Latin American slang, it can mean to thoroughly check someone out or look them over in a suggestive way, for example, ¡Explórala bien! (Check her out good!)

Rude meaning: In very vulgar slang, it can crudely refer to exploring someone’s body sexually, for example, ¡Explórala a fondo! (Explore her thoroughly!)

Examples

Examples of Explorar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Exploremos la ciudad juntos! (Let’s explore the city together!)

Para conocer mejor la cultura local, explora los mercados tradicionales. (To better understand the local culture, explore the traditional markets.)

Antes de viajar, exploren las opciones de alojamiento y transporte. (Before traveling, explore the accommodation and transportation options.)

En la reunión de hoy, explore algunas ideas nuevas para el proyecto. (In today’s meeting, explore some new ideas for the project.)

Para mantenerte en forma, explora diferentes actividades físicas hasta encontrar las que más te gusten. (To stay in shape, explore different physical activities until you find the ones you like best.)

Mamá, explora nuevas recetas saludables para la cena familiar. (Mom, explore new healthy recipes for the family dinner.)

Amigos, exploremos la vida nocturna de la ciudad este fin de semana. (Friends, let’s explore the city’s nightlife this weekend.)

En tu próximo viaje, explora los lugares menos turísticos para una experiencia más auténtica. (On your next trip, explore the less touristy places for a more authentic experience.)

Para desarrollar nuevas habilidades, exploren cursos en línea o talleres presenciales. (To develop new skills, explore online courses or in-person workshops.)

En la reunión de equipo, explore diferentes enfoques para resolver el problema. (In the team meeting, explore different approaches to solve the problem.)

Antes de comprar una casa, exploren varios vecindarios para encontrar el más adecuado. (Before buying a house, explore various neighborhoods to find the most suitable one.)

Para mantenerte al día con las noticias, explora fuentes confiables y diversas. (To stay up-to-date with the news, explore reliable and diverse sources.)

En tus ratos libres, explora nuevos pasatiempos o aficiones creativas. (In your free time, explore new hobbies or creative pursuits.)

Cuando busques un nuevo trabajo, explora diferentes industrias y roles. (When looking for a new job, explore different industries and roles.)

Para mejorar tu español, explora recursos como libros, películas y podcasts en el idioma. (To improve your Spanish, explore resources like books, movies, and podcasts in the language.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Explorar (to explore) 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.