The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Averiguar is used to give direct orders or instructions to find out or investigate something, for example: Averigua la dirección de la oficina. (Find out the address of the office.)

Averiguar is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules. You’ll need to memorize its specific forms in the Imperative Mood.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Averiguar (to find out) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To find out or investigate: This is the most common meaning. For example, Averigua qué pasó. (Find out what happened.)

To verify or confirm: For example, Averigua si es verdad. (Verify if it’s true.)

To inquire or ask about: For example, Averigua los precios. (Inquire about the prices.)

To figure out or solve (colloquial): For example, Averigua cómo arreglar esto. (Figure out how to fix this.)

To get to the bottom of something (colloquial): For example, Averigüen qué está pasando. (Get to the bottom of what’s going on.)

To snoop or pry (rude): For example, No averigües en mis cosas. (Don’t snoop through my stuff.)

Examples

Examples of Averiguar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Averigua los horarios de los vuelos antes de ir al aeropuerto! (Find out the flight schedules before going to the airport!)

Antes de firmar un contrato, averigüe todos los detalles. (Before signing a contract, find out all the details.)

¿Podemos averiguar qué actividades culturales hay este fin de semana? (Can we find out what cultural activities are happening this weekend?)

Averigüemos cuáles son las últimas noticias sobre el cambio climático. (Let’s find out what the latest news is about climate change.)

Para mejorar tu salud, averigua sobre una dieta balanceada. (To improve your health, find out about a balanced diet.)

En la reunión, averigüen cuáles son las expectativas del cliente. (At the meeting, find out what the client’s expectations are.)

Antes de viajar, averigua si necesitas una visa. (Before traveling, find out if you need a visa.)

¿Puedes averiguar a qué hora sale la próxima película? (Can you find out what time the next movie starts?)

Averigüemos qué opina la gente sobre el nuevo restaurante. (Let’s find out what people think about the new restaurant.)

Para planificar las vacaciones familiares, averigüen los mejores destinos. (To plan the family vacation, find out the best destinations.)

Si quieres progresar en tu carrera, averigua sobre oportunidades de capacitación. (If you want to progress in your career, find out about training opportunities.)

Antes de comprar un coche usado, averigüe su historial de mantenimiento. (Before buying a used car, find out its maintenance history.)

Averigüemos qué piensan los expertos sobre la nueva ley. (Let’s find out what experts think about the new law.)

Para estar al día, averigua las últimas tendencias en tu industria. (To stay up-to-date, find out the latest trends in your industry.)

Averigüen los requisitos para solicitar una beca de estudios. (Find out the requirements to apply for a study scholarship.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Averiguar (to find out) 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.