The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Describir is used to give direct orders or instructions to describe something, for example: Describe la escena. (Describe the scene.)

Describir is a regular -ir verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Describir (to describe) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To describe or depict: This is the most common meaning. For example, Describe la escena del crimen. (Describe the crime scene.)

To explain or illustrate: For example, Descríbeme cómo funciona este aparato. (Explain to me how this device works.)

To characterize or portray: For example, Descríbelo con detalles. (Portray it in detail.)

To trace or outline (colloquial): For example, Descríbeme la ruta que tomaste. (Trace the route you took for me.)

To express or convey (colloquial): For example, Descríbeme tus sentimientos. (Express your feelings to me.)

To narrate or recount (colloquial): For example, Descríbeme lo que pasó anoche. (Narrate to me what happened last night.)

To brag or boast (rude, colloquial): For example, ¡Descríbete a ti mismo, presumido! (Brag about yourself, show-off!)

Examples

Examples of Describir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Describe el paisaje con detalle! (Describe the landscape in detail!)

Vamos a hacer un ejercicio. Describamos nuestros sueños de la noche pasada. (Let’s do an exercise. Let’s describe our dreams from last night.)

En la clase de arte, describan los colores y las formas que ven en el cuadro. (In the art class, describe the colors and shapes you see in the painting.)

Antes de comprar un coche usado, describe todos los detalles al vendedor. (Before buying a used car, describe all the details to the seller.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, describamos nuestras fortalezas y experiencias relevantes. (In the job interview, let’s describe our strengths and relevant experiences.)

¿Puedes describir los síntomas que has estado experimentando? Eso nos ayudará a encontrar la causa. (Can you describe the symptoms you’ve been experiencing? That will help us find the cause.)

Para el informe policial, describan con precisión lo que vieron y oyeron. (For the police report, describe precisely what you saw and heard.)

En la clase de idiomas, describamos nuestras culturas y tradiciones con orgullo. (In the language class, let’s describe our cultures and traditions with pride.)

Antes de viajar, describe tus planes a tus amigos para que puedan recomendarte lugares interesantes. (Before traveling, describe your plans to your friends so they can recommend interesting places.)

Para ayudar a la policía, describan con detalle al sospechoso que vieron huir. (To help the police, describe in detail the suspect you saw fleeing.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Describir (to describe) 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.