The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Componer is used to give direct orders or instructions related to composing or putting something together, for example, Compón la canción para el concierto. (Compose the song for the concert.)

Componer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each tense and mood.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Componer (to compose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Componer generally means to compose, put together or construct something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To compose music or lyrics: For example, ¡Compón una canción alegre! (Compose a happy song!)

To put something together: For example, ¡Compón el rompecabezas! (Put the puzzle together!)

To fix or repair something: For example, ¡Compón el coche! (Fix the car!)

To arrange or style something: For example, ¡Compón tu cabello! (Style your hair!)

To make up or invent a story: For example, ¡Compón una historia divertida! (Make up a funny story!)

Slang: To fix or improve one’s appearance: For example, ¡Compónte un poco antes de salir! (Fix yourself up a bit before going out!)

Examples

Examples of Componer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Compongamos una canción juntos! (Let’s compose a song together!)

Para la tarea, componed un poema sobre la naturaleza. (For the homework, compose a poem about nature.)

Músico, componga una melodía alegre para esta letra. (Musician, compose a cheerful melody for these lyrics.)

Hijo, compon una rima graciosa para tu hermana. (Son, compose a funny rhyme for your sister.)

Estudiantes, compongan un rap sobre el respeto mutuo. (Students, compose a rap about mutual respect.)

En el taller de escritura creativa, compongamos historias inspiradoras. (In the creative writing workshop, let’s compose inspiring stories.)

Artista, componga una canción que exprese la alegría de vivir. (Artist, compose a song that expresses the joy of living.)

Equipo, componed un jingle pegadizo para el nuevo producto. (Team, compose a catchy jingle for the new product.)

Amigo rapero, compon unas rimas sobre la amistad verdadera. (Rapper friend, compose some rhymes about true friendship.)

Para el concurso de poesía, compongan versos que celebren la diversidad. (For the poetry contest, compose verses that celebrate diversity.)

En la clase de música, compongamos una melodía relajante con instrumentos. (In music class, let’s compose a relaxing melody with instruments.)

Escritor novel, componga un cuento corto con un giro inesperado. (Novice writer, compose a short story with an unexpected twist.)

Chicos, componed una canción divertida sobre las vacaciones de verano. (Kids, compose a fun song about summer vacation.)

Mamá, componga una rima tierna para arrullar al bebé. (Mom, compose a tender rhyme to lull the baby.)

En el taller de hip hop, compongamos letras con mensajes positivos. (In the hip hop workshop, let’s compose lyrics with positive messages.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Componer (to compose) 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.