The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Atacar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: ¡Ataca el castillo! (Attack the castle!). It allows you to command someone to perform the action of attacking.

Atacar is a -car to -que spelling-changing verb, meaning the ‘c’ changes to ‘qu’ before the vowel endings in certain conjugations. This verb follows a specific conjugation pattern for this type of verb in the imperative mood.

Conjugations

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

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

To attack or assault: This is the most literal meaning, used to command someone to physically attack or assault. For example, ¡Ataca al enemigo! (Attack the enemy!)

To begin or start: In some contexts, atacar can mean to begin or start something with vigor or intensity. For example, ¡Ataca ese proyecto con entusiasmo! (Attack that project with enthusiasm!)

To eat or consume voraciously: In a more colloquial sense, atacar can mean to eat or consume something with great appetite or voracity. For example, ¡Ataca esa comida antes de que se enfríe! (Attack that food before it gets cold!)

To criticize or confront: Atacar can also mean to criticize or confront someone or something forcefully. For example, ¡Ataca ese problema de frente! (Attack that problem head-on!)

To pursue or go after (colloquial): In some Latin American vernacular, atacar can mean to pursue or go after something or someone with determination. For example, ¡Ataca esa oportunidad antes de que se vaya! (Attack that opportunity before it’s gone!)

Examples

Examples of Atacar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Ataca al enemigo con todas tus fuerzas! (Attack the enemy with all your might!)

Soldados, ¡ataquen esa posición enemiga! (Soldiers, attack that enemy position!)

En el videojuego, ataca a los monstruos para ganar puntos. (In the video game, attack the monsters to gain points.)

¡Ataquemos ese proyecto con entusiasmo! (Let’s attack that project with enthusiasm!)

¡Ataca esa oportunidad de negocio sin miedo! (Attack that business opportunity without fear!)

Equipo, ataquemos este reto con determinación. (Team, let’s attack this challenge with determination.)

En el partido de fútbol, ¡ataquen con todo lo que tienen! (In the soccer game, attack with everything you’ve got!)

Para vencer tus miedos, ataca tus inseguridades de frente. (To overcome your fears, attack your insecurities head-on.)

¡Ataquemos este problema con una mentalidad positiva! (Let’s attack this problem with a positive mindset!)

En los negocios, ataquen las debilidades de sus competidores. (In business, attack your competitors’ weaknesses.)

¡Ataca esa meta con pasión y perseverancia! (Attack that goal with passion and perseverance!)

¡Ataquemos este desafío juntos como un equipo! (Let’s attack this challenge together as a team!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Atacar (to attack) 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.