The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Doblar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Dobla la ropa. (Fold the clothes.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Doblar (to fold) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Doblar generally means to fold, bend or double over, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To fold or bend: The most literal meaning, for example, ¡Dobla la hoja por la mitad! (Fold the sheet in half!)

To turn a corner: Used for giving directions, for example, ¡Dobla a la derecha en la próxima esquina! (Turn right at the next corner!)

To multiply or increase: In a mathematical or figurative sense, for example, ¡Dobla tus esfuerzos para tener éxito! (Double your efforts to succeed!)

To overpower or subdue: In a forceful or intimidating way, for example, ¡Dóblate ante mi voluntad! (Bend to my will!)

To dub or provide voices: In the context of films or TV shows, for example, ¡Dobla las voces de los actores al español! (Dub the actors’ voices into Spanish!)

To earn or make money: In a slang usage, for example, ¡Dobla el lomo y gana algo de dinero! (Work hard and earn some money!)

Examples

Examples of Doblar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Dobla a la derecha en la próxima intersección! (Turn right at the next intersection!)

Para hacer un avión de papel, primero dobla la hoja por la mitad. (To make a paper airplane, first fold the sheet in half.)

¡Doblemos los manteles después de la cena! (Let’s fold the tablecloths after dinner!)

Niños, doblad sus toallas antes de salir del baño. (Kids, fold your towels before leaving the bathroom.)

Señores, por favor doblen sus bandejas para recoger la basura. (Folks, please fold your trays to collect the trash.)

¡Dobla esa carta y métela en el sobre! (Fold that letter and put it in the envelope!)

Oye Juan, dobla esa esquina y la tienda está a mano derecha. (Hey Juan, turn that corner and the store is on the right.)

Antes de empacar, doblen toda la ropa con cuidado. (Before packing, fold all the clothes carefully.)

Para hacer un perrito caliente, primero dobla el pan por la mitad. (To make a hot dog, first fold the bun in half.)

¡Doblemos estos papeles y guardémoslos en la carpeta! (Let’s fold these papers and put them in the folder!)

Profesora, ¿puedo doblar esta hoja de papel para hacer un avioncito? (Teacher, can I fold this piece of paper to make a paper airplane?)

Cuando termines de leer el periódico, dóblalo y déjalo en la mesa. (When you’re done reading the newspaper, fold it and leave it on the table.)

¡Doblad esas servilletas de tela antes de ponerlas en la mesa! (Fold those cloth napkins before putting them on the table!)

Para hacer un barco de papel, primero doblen la hoja en forma de triángulo. (To make a paper boat, first fold the sheet into a triangle.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Doblar (to fold) 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.