The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Bailar is used to give direct orders or instructions to dance, for example ¡Baila conmigo! (Dance with me!).
Bailar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Bailar (to dance) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | baila |
| Él / Ella / Usted | baile |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | bailemos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | bailad |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | bailen |
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Usage of Bailar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Bailar generally means “to dance”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.
Literal meaning: To dance or move rhythmically to music, for example, ¡Baila conmigo! (Dance with me!)
Figurative meaning: To move or sway in an exaggerated or silly way, for example, ¡Baila como un tonto! (Dance like a fool!)
Slang meaning: To engage in sexual activity, often used in a vulgar or crude way, for example, ¡Baila con ella esta noche! (Have sex with her tonight!) This usage is considered rude.
Idiomatic meaning: To go along with something or cooperate, for example, ¡Baila al son que te toquen! (Go along with whatever they tell you!)
Examples
Examples of Bailar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
¡Baila conmigo! (Dance with me!)
Vamos a bailar juntos esta noche. (Let’s dance together tonight.)
Chicos, bailad al ritmo de la música. (Guys, dance to the rhythm of the music.)
Señoras y señores, bailen y disfruten de la fiesta. (Ladies and gentlemen, dance and enjoy the party.)
En la clase de baile, el instructor dijo: “Baila con pasión”. (In the dance class, the instructor said: “Dance with passion”.)
Después de una larga semana de trabajo, mi amigo me dijo: “Baila y diviértete un rato”. (After a long week of work, my friend told me: “Dance and have fun for a while”.)
En la fiesta de cumpleaños, los niños cantaron: “¡Tía, baila con nosotros!”. (At the birthday party, the kids sang: “Auntie, dance with us!”)
En el taller de baile, el instructor nos animó: “Bailad con confianza y disfrutad el momento”. (In the dance workshop, the instructor encouraged us: “Dance with confidence and enjoy the moment”.)
Después de una larga jornada de trabajo, mi esposa me dijo: “Baila conmigo y olvídate de tus preocupaciones”. (After a long day at work, my wife told me: “Dance with me and forget your worries”.)
En la celebración del Día de la Independencia, el presentador gritó: “¡Bailen y celebren nuestra libertad!”. (At the Independence Day celebration, the host shouted: “Dance and celebrate our freedom!”)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Bailar (to dance) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo — | — |
| Tú baila | Dance |
| Él / Ella / Usted baile | Dance |
| Nosotros / Nosotras bailemos | Let’s dance |
| Vosotros / Vosotras bailad | Dance |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes bailen | Dance |
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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.