Cubrir Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) in Castilian Spanish

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Cubrir is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Cubre la mesa con un mantel. (Cover the table with a tablecloth.)

Cubrir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cubrir (to cover) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Pronoun Conjugation
Yo
cubre
Él / Ella / Ustedcubra
Nosotros / Nosotrascubramos
Vosotros / Vosotrascubrid
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedescubran

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Usage of Cubrir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Cubrir generally means to cover or protect something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To cover or protect: For example, ¡Cúbrelo con una manta! (Cover it with a blanket!)

To conceal or hide: For example, ¡Cúbrelo todo, no dejes nada a la vista! (Cover everything up, don’t leave anything in sight!)

To take responsibility for: For example, ¡Cúbrelo tú, yo ya tengo mucho trabajo! (You cover it, I already have too much work!)

To replace or substitute: For example, ¡Cúbrela mientras está de vacaciones! (Cover for her while she’s on vacation!)

To pay or finance (colloquial): For example, ¡Cúbrelo tú, yo no tengo dinero! (You cover it, I don’t have money!)

To satisfy or meet a need (colloquial): For example, ¡Cúbrelo con lo que sea, tengo mucha hambre! (Cover it with whatever, I’m really hungry!)

Examples

Examples of Cubrir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Cubre tu boca cuando tosas! (Cover your mouth when you cough!)

Por favor, cubra sus hombros antes de entrar al templo. (Please cover your shoulders before entering the temple.)

Mamá, cubramos el pastel para que no se seque. (Mom, let’s cover the cake so it doesn’t dry out.)

Oye, cubrid las ventanas antes de salir, ¿quieren? (Hey, cover the windows before you leave, will you?)

Señores, cubran sus cabezas con estas gorras para el sol. (Gentlemen, cover your heads with these caps for the sun.)

Antes de pintar, cubre los muebles con sábanas viejas. (Before painting, cover the furniture with old sheets.)

¡Cubra sus ojos! ¡Voy a soplar las velitas! (Cover your eyes! I’m going to blow out the candles!)

Equipo, cubramos todos los ángulos en esta operación. (Team, let’s cover all angles in this operation.)

Oigan, cubrid sus apuestas antes de que ruede la pelota. (Hey, cover your bets before the ball rolls.)

Amigos, cubran sus cabezas con estas sombrillas para el sol. (Friends, cover your heads with these umbrellas for the sun.)

Antes de salir, cubre las plantas con estas mantas. (Before going out, cover the plants with these blankets.)

¡Cubra sus oídos! ¡Voy a pitar muy fuerte! (Cover your ears! I’m going to blow the whistle really loud!)

Chicos, cubramos nuestras espaldas en esta misión peligrosa. (Guys, let’s cover each other’s backs on this dangerous mission.)

Oye, cubrid vuestras bocas cuando estornuden, ¿quieren? (Hey, cover your mouths when you sneeze, will you?)

Señoras, cubran sus cabezas con estos velos para la ceremonia. (Ladies, cover your heads with these veils for the ceremony.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cubrir (to cover) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

Spanish English
Yo —
Tú cubre Cover
Él / Ella / Usted cubra Cover
Nosotros / Nosotras cubramos Let’s cover
Vosotros / Vosotras cubrid Cover
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes cubran Cover

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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.