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Conjugation Chart of “Colocar” (to place) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Colocar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Colocar is used to give direct orders or instructions to place or position something, for example: Coloca el libro en la mesa. (Place the book on the table.)

This verb follows the -car to -que spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘qu’ before the endings are added.

How to Use Colocar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Colocar generally means to put or place something somewhere, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To put or place: This is the most common meaning, for example, Coloca el libro en la mesa. (Put the book on the table.)

To position or arrange: For example, Coloca las sillas en círculo. (Arrange the chairs in a circle.)

To install or set up: For example, Coloca el programa en tu ordenador. (Install the program on your computer.)

To get a job (colloquial): For example, ¡Colócate en esa empresa! (Get a job at that company!)

To have sex (vulgar): For example, ¡Colócamela! (Vulgar way of saying “Have sex with me!”)

Real Life Examples of Colocar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Coloca tus maletas en el portaequipajes! (Put your luggage in the overhead bin!)

Por favor, coloque su bandeja en la cinta transportadora. (Please place your tray on the conveyor belt.)

¡Coloquemos las sillas en círculo para la reunión! (Let’s arrange the chairs in a circle for the meeting!)

Antes de irnos, colocad los platos en el fregadero. (Before we leave, put the dishes in the sink.)

Para el picnic, coloquen las canastas en el césped. (For the picnic, place the baskets on the grass.)

En la oficina, coloca los archivos en orden alfabético. (At the office, put the files in alphabetical order.)

Mamá, coloque las flores en un florero bonito. (Mom, put the flowers in a pretty vase.)

Chicos, coloquemos los juguetes en la caja antes de salir. (Kids, let’s put the toys in the box before we leave.)

Para la fiesta, colocad las mesas y sillas en el patio. (For the party, set up the tables and chairs in the backyard.)

Antes de pintar, coloquen las cubiertas protectoras en el piso. (Before painting, put down the protective floor coverings.)

¡Coloca tu firma al final del contrato! (Put your signature at the end of the contract!)

Por favor, coloque su equipaje en la báscula. (Please place your luggage on the scale.)

Compañeros, coloquemos nuestras ideas en la pizarra. (Colleagues, let’s put our ideas on the board.)

Antes de salir, colocad los platos sucios en el lavavajillas. (Before leaving, put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.)

Para la decoración, coloquen las velas en los portavelas. (For the decoration, place the candles in the candleholders.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Colocar (to place) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (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.