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 (Latin American 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 or assemble: For example, Compón el rompecabezas (Put the puzzle together).

To fix or repair something: For example, Compón el televisor roto (Fix the broken TV).

To arrange or style one’s appearance: For example, Componte el cabello antes de salir (Style your hair before going out).

To make up or invent a story (colloquial): For example, ¡No me compongas cuentos! (Don’t make up stories for me!)

To behave or act properly (colloquial): For example, ¡Compórtate bien en la fiesta! (Behave well at the party!)

Examples

Examples of Componer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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

Para la tarea, compón 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.)

Chicos, compongan un rap sobre el respeto a los demás. (Kids, compose a rap about respecting others.)

En el taller de escritura creativa, compón un cuento corto. (In the creative writing workshop, compose a short story.)

Para el concurso de bandas, compongan una canción pegadiza. (For the battle of the bands, compose a catchy song.)

Escritor novel, componga un guión cinematográfico emocionante. (Novice writer, compose an exciting movie script.)

En la clase de música, compongamos un himno escolar. (In music class, let’s compose a school anthem.)

Poeta, compón unos versos inspiradores para la ceremonia. (Poet, compose some inspiring verses for the ceremony.)

Equipo creativo, compongan un jingle publicitario pegadizo. (Creative team, compose a catchy advertising jingle.)

Antes del concierto, compongamos algunas canciones nuevas. (Before the concert, let’s compose some new songs.)

Para el cumpleaños de mamá, compón una canción de amor. (For mom’s birthday, compose a love song.)

Letrista, componga la letra de nuestro próximo sencillo. (Lyricist, compose the lyrics for our next single.)

En el taller de rap, compongan versos sobre la justicia social. (In the rap workshop, compose verses about social justice.)

Estudiantes de música, compongamos un tema musical para el festival. (Music students, let’s compose a musical theme for the festival.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Componer (to compose) 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.