The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Decorar is used to give direct orders or instructions for decorating something, for example: ¡Decora la sala para la fiesta! (Decorate the living room for the party!)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Decorar (to decorate) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

Literal meaning: To decorate or adorn something, for example, ¡Decora la sala para la fiesta! (Decorate the living room for the party!)

Figurative meaning: To embellish or exaggerate a story, for example, ¡Decora un poco la historia para que suene más interesante! (Embellish the story a bit to make it sound more interesting!)

Slang meaning: To beat someone up or give them a physical beating, for example, ¡Decóralo por haberme insultado! (Beat him up for insulting me!) This usage is considered rude.

Idiomatic meaning: To make something look better than it really is, for example, ¡Decora un poco tu currículum para impresionar al entrevistador! (Embellish your resume a bit to impress the interviewer!)

Examples

Examples of Decorar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Decora tu casa para la fiesta! (Decorate your house for the party!)

Mamá, decoremos el árbol de Navidad juntas. (Mom, let’s decorate the Christmas tree together.)

Antes de la boda, decoren el salón con flores y velas. (Before the wedding, decorate the hall with flowers and candles.)

Para el Día de los Muertos, decora un altar con fotos de tus seres queridos. (For Day of the Dead, decorate an altar with photos of your loved ones.)

En el restaurante, decorad las mesas con flores frescas y velas aromáticas. (At the restaurant, decorate the tables with fresh flowers and scented candles.)

Para animar la fiesta, decoren con globos de colores y luces de neón. (To liven up the party, decorate with colored balloons and neon lights.)

Artista, decora la pared con tu obra de arte más reciente. (Artist, decorate the wall with your latest artwork.)

En la tienda, decoren los escaparates con los nuevos productos de temporada. (At the store, decorate the window displays with the new seasonal products.)

Para el baby shower, decora con globos azules y rosas. (For the baby shower, decorate with blue and pink balloons.)

En el hotel, decoren el lobby con plantas tropicales para dar la bienvenida a los huéspedes. (At the hotel, decorate the lobby with tropical plants to welcome guests.)

Chicos, decoremos las galletas de jengibre con glaseado de colores. (Kids, let’s decorate the gingerbread cookies with colored icing.)

Para el Año Nuevo, decora tu casa con luces y adornos brillantes. (For New Year’s, decorate your home with lights and shiny ornaments.)

En la oficina, decoren el área de recepción con un árbol de Navidad y guirnaldas. (At the office, decorate the reception area with a Christmas tree and garlands.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Decorar (to decorate) 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.