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 Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Dibujar (to draw) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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 paisaje! (Draw a landscape!)

To outline or trace: It can also mean to outline or trace a shape, for example, ¡Dibuja el contorno de la figura! (Trace the outline of the figure!)

To depict or represent: In a figurative sense, it can mean to depict or represent something, for example, ¡Dibuja una imagen clara de tus ideas! (Depict a clear image of your ideas!)

To describe or portray (colloquial): In some Latin American slang, it can mean to describe or portray someone or something in a particular way, for example, ¡Dibújame a ese tipo! (Describe that guy to me!)

To exaggerate or embellish (colloquial): In some informal contexts, it can mean to exaggerate or embellish a story or situation, for example, ¡No dibujes tanto, cuéntame lo que pasó! (Don’t embellish it so much, tell me what happened!)

Examples

Examples of Dibujar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Dibuja un paisaje hermoso! (Draw a beautiful landscape!)

Niños, dibujemos algo divertido para decorar la clase. (Kids, let’s draw something fun to decorate the classroom.)

En esta actividad, dibujen sus sueños para el futuro. (In this activity, draw your dreams for the future.)

Antes de empezar, dibuja un boceto rápido de lo que tienes en mente. (Before starting, draw a quick sketch of what you have in mind.)

Vamos a dibujar juntos y ver qué sale. (Let’s draw together and see what comes out.)

En el taller de arte, dibujemos con diferentes materiales. (In the art workshop, let’s draw with different materials.)

Chicos, dibujen su animal favorito con mucho detalle. (Kids, draw your favorite animal in great detail.)

Para relajarse, dibuja algo que te haga sentir paz. (To relax, draw something that makes you feel peaceful.)

Cuando estés aburrido, dibuja en tu cuaderno. (When you’re bored, draw in your notebook.)

Mamá, dibujemos algo lindo para el Día de las Madres. (Mom, let’s draw something nice for Mother’s Day.)

En la clase de arte, dibujen su interpretación de la libertad. (In art class, draw your interpretation of freedom.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Dibujar (to draw) 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.