The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Desayunar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to having breakfast, for example Desayuna con calma. (Have breakfast calmly.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Desayunar (to have breakfast) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Desayunar generally means to have breakfast, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To have breakfast: This is the most common meaning. For example, ¡Desayuna bien antes de ir a la escuela! (Have a good breakfast before going to school!)

To start the day: Used figuratively, it can mean to begin or start something. For example, ¡Desayunemos con este nuevo proyecto! (Let’s start off with this new project!)

To beat someone up (slang): In some colloquial contexts, it can mean to physically assault or beat someone up, often as a threat. For example, ¡Desayúnalo si se pone pesado! (Beat him up if he gets annoying!)

To eat something quickly (slang): It can also mean to eat something very quickly, especially in the morning. For example, ¡Desayuna ese bocadillo antes de que se enfríe! (Eat that sandwich quickly before it gets cold!)

Examples

Examples of Desayunar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Desayuna antes de salir! (Have breakfast before leaving!)

Por favor, desayunen algo nutritivo. (Please have a nutritious breakfast.)

Mamá, desayunemos juntos esta mañana. (Mom, let’s have breakfast together this morning.)

Amigos, desayunad bien para tener energía. (Friends, have a good breakfast to have energy.)

Señor, desayune con calma antes de irse. (Sir, have breakfast calmly before leaving.)

Oye, ¿quieres que desayunemos algo rico? (Hey, do you want us to have a tasty breakfast?)

Después del ejercicio, desayuna algo proteico. (After exercising, have a protein-rich breakfast.)

¡Desayunen bien para empezar el día con fuerza! (Have a good breakfast to start the day strong!)

Compañeros, desayunad frutas y cereales. (Colleagues, have fruits and cereals for breakfast.)

Antes de la reunión, desayune algo ligero. (Before the meeting, have a light breakfast.)

¿Quieren que desayunemos unos huevos revueltos? (Do you want us to have some scrambled eggs for breakfast?)

Hijo, desayuna bien para rendir en la escuela. (Son, have a good breakfast to perform well at school.)

Chicos, desayunad fruta fresca todas las mañanas. (Guys, have fresh fruit every morning for breakfast.)

Señora, desayune un café y un pan tostado. (Ma’am, have a coffee and a toast for breakfast.)

Vamos, desayunemos juntos antes de irnos. (Come on, let’s have breakfast together before leaving.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Desayunar (to have breakfast) 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.