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Conjugation Chart of “Actuar” (to act) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | — |
Tú | actúa |
Él / Ella / Usted | actúe |
Nosotros / Nosotras | actuemos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | actuad |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | actúen |
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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Actuar”
The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Actuar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Actúa con prudencia. (Act with prudence.)
Actuar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this mood follow the typical pattern for that verb type.
How to Use Actuar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Actuar generally means to act or perform, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.
To act or perform: This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of portraying a character or role, for example, ¡Actúa como si fueras el rey! (Act as if you were the king!)
To behave or conduct oneself: It can also mean to behave in a certain way, for example, ¡Actúa con madurez! (Behave with maturity!)
To take action: In some contexts, it can mean to take action or do something, for example, ¡Actúa rápido antes de que sea tarde! (Act quickly before it’s too late!)
To pretend or fake: It can also mean to pretend or fake something, often with a negative connotation, for example, ¡No actúes como si no supieras nada! (Don’t act like you don’t know anything!)
To overreact or exaggerate: In a colloquial sense, it can mean to overreact or exaggerate a situation, for example, ¡No actúes tanto, no es para tanto! (Don’t overreact so much, it’s not that big of a deal!)
Real Life Examples of Actuar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
¡Actúa con calma! (Stay calm!)
Por favor, actúe con profesionalismo en la reunión. (Please act professionally in the meeting.)
Actuemos con respeto hacia los demás. (Let’s act with respect towards others.)
En caso de emergencia, actúen rápidamente. (In case of emergency, act quickly.)
Ante una situación difícil, actúa con sabiduría. (In a difficult situation, act wisely.)
Cuando viajes al extranjero, actúe con prudencia. (When traveling abroad, act with caution.)
En la fiesta, actuemos con moderación. (At the party, let’s act with moderation.)
Frente a los desafíos, actuad con valentía. (In the face of challenges, act with courage.)
En el trabajo, actúen con integridad. (At work, act with integrity.)
Ante una oportunidad, actúa con decisión. (When faced with an opportunity, act decisively.)
En situaciones de conflicto, actúe con diplomacia. (In conflict situations, act with diplomacy.)
Actuemos con compasión hacia los necesitados. (Let’s act with compassion towards those in need.)
Cuando estés bajo presión, actúa con calma. (When under pressure, act calmly.)
En la vida familiar, actuad con amor y paciencia. (In family life, act with love and patience.)
Ante las adversidades, actúen con perseverancia. (In the face of adversity, act with perseverance.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Actuar (to act) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo — | — |
Tú actúa | Act |
Él / Ella / Usted actúe | Act |
Nosotros / Nosotras actuemos | Let’s act |
Vosotros / Vosotras actuad | Act |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes actúen | Act |
This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here
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.