The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Dibujar is used to give direct orders or instructions to draw something, for example Dibuja un círculo. (Draw a circle.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Dibujar (to draw) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Dibujar generally means to draw or sketch, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To draw or sketch: This is the most common meaning. For example, Dibuja un árbol. (Draw a tree.)

To outline or trace: It can also mean to outline or trace a shape. For example, Dibuja el contorno de la figura. (Outline the shape of the figure.)

To depict or represent: Dibujar can mean to depict or represent something in an artistic way. For example, Dibuja la escena tal como la recuerdas. (Depict the scene as you remember it.)

To describe vividly (figurative): In a figurative sense, it can mean to describe something vividly. For example, Dibuja con palabras el ambiente de la fiesta. (Describe the party atmosphere vividly with words.)

To plan or outline (colloquial): Colloquially, it can mean to plan or outline something. For example, Dibuja un plan para salir de esta situación. (Outline a plan to get out of this situation.)

To exaggerate or embellish (colloquial, rude): In a rude, colloquial sense, it can mean to exaggerate or embellish something. For example, No me dibujes tanto, solo dime la verdad. (Don’t embellish so much, just tell me the truth.)

Examples

Examples of Dibujar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Dibuja un retrato de tu familia! (Draw a portrait of your family!)

Para la clase de arte, dibujemos paisajes de nuestra ciudad. (For the art class, let’s draw landscapes of our city.)

Artista, dibuje su visión del futuro en este lienzo. (Artist, draw your vision of the future on this canvas.)

Equipo, dibujad un plan detallado para el próximo proyecto. (Team, draw up a detailed plan for the next project.)

Niños, dibujen lo que más les gusta hacer en su tiempo libre. (Kids, draw what you like to do most in your free time.)

En este taller, dibujemos objetos cotidianos con diferentes técnicas. (In this workshop, let’s draw everyday objects using different techniques.)

Artista callejero, dibuja un retrato rápido para este turista. (Street artist, draw a quick portrait for this tourist.)

Para la reunión familiar, dibujemos recuerdos felices de nuestra infancia. (For the family gathering, let’s draw happy memories from our childhood.)

En esta actividad de equipo, dibujad cómo imaginan el futuro de nuestra empresa. (In this team activity, draw how you envision the future of our company.)

Estudiantes, dibujen su interpretación del poema que leímos hoy. (Students, draw your interpretation of the poem we read today.)

Arquitecto, dibuje los planos preliminares para el nuevo edificio. (Architect, draw the preliminary plans for the new building.)

En esta terapia de arte, dibujemos nuestros sentimientos y emociones. (In this art therapy, let’s draw our feelings and emotions.)

Diseñador, dibuja algunos bocetos para la nueva campaña publicitaria. (Designer, draw some sketches for the new advertising campaign.)

En este concurso de dibujo, dibujen su visión de un mundo más sostenible. (In this drawing contest, draw your vision of a more sustainable world.)

Para esta actividad familiar, dibujemos nuestros sueños y aspiraciones. (For this family activity, let’s draw our dreams and aspirations.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Dibujar (to draw) 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.