The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Bañar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to bathing or washing, for example Báñate bien antes de acostarte. (Bathe yourself well before going to bed.)

Bañar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Bañar (to bathe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Bañar generally means to bathe or immerse in water, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To bathe or immerse in water: for example, Báñalo en agua tibia (Bathe it in warm water).

To soak or drench: for example, Báñalo en sudor (Soak it in sweat).

To cover or coat: for example, Báñalo en chocolate (Cover it in chocolate).

To expose to something: for example, Báñalo en luz solar (Expose it to sunlight).

To flood or overwhelm (figurative): for example, Báñalo en elogios (Flood it with praise).

To defeat or beat decisively (slang): for example, Báñalos en la cancha (Beat them decisively on the court).

Examples

Examples of Bañar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Bañe al perro antes de salir! (Bathe the dog before leaving!)

Por favor, bañen a los niños antes de la cena. (Please bathe the children before dinner.)

Mamá, bañemos al bebé juntas. (Mom, let’s bathe the baby together.)

Después del ejercicio, baña tu cuerpo con agua fría. (After exercising, bathe your body with cold water.)

Hija, bañad al gato esta noche. (Daughter, bathe the cat tonight.)

Antes de acostarse, bañe su cuerpo y relájese. (Before going to bed, bathe your body and relax.)

¡Bañemos al caballo después de la carrera! (Let’s bathe the horse after the race!)

Amigo, baña tu alma con pensamientos positivos. (Friend, bathe your soul with positive thoughts.)

Después de un día caluroso, bañen su piel con lociones refrescantes. (After a hot day, bathe your skin with refreshing lotions.)

Hijos, bañad vuestros cuerpos con jabón antibacterial. (Children, bathe your bodies with antibacterial soap.)

Antes de la entrevista, baña tu mente con afirmaciones poderosas. (Before the interview, bathe your mind with powerful affirmations.)

¡Bañemos nuestras almas con la luz del amor! (Let’s bathe our souls with the light of love!)

Después de un día estresante, bañe su cuerpo en un baño de burbujas. (After a stressful day, bathe your body in a bubble bath.)

Amigos, bañad vuestros corazones con compasión. (Friends, bathe your hearts with compassion.)

Antes de la ceremonia, bañen sus espíritus con oraciones. (Before the ceremony, bathe your spirits with prayers.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Bañar (to bathe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian 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.