Establecer Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) in Castilian Spanish

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Establecer is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Establece las reglas antes de comenzar el juego. (Establish the rules before starting the game.)

Establecer is a spelling-changing verb that follows the -cer to -zca conjugation pattern. The c changes to z before the vowels a and o in certain conjugations.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Establecer (to establish) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Pronoun Conjugation
Yo
establece
Él / Ella / Ustedestablezca
Nosotros / Nosotrasestablezcamos
Vosotros / Vosotrasestableced
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedesestablezcan

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Usage of Establecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Establecer generally means to establish, set up, or start something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To set up or start: For example, ¡Establece la mesa para la cena! (Set the table for dinner!)

To determine or fix: For example, ¡Establece un precio justo! (Set a fair price!)

To open or found: For example, ¡Establezcan un nuevo negocio juntos! (Establish a new business together!)

To impose or institute (colloquial): For example, ¡Establece algunas reglas en esta casa! (Impose some rules in this house!)

To settle or take up residence (colloquial): For example, ¡Establécete aquí y no te muevas! (Settle down here and don’t move!)

Examples

Examples of Establecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Establece tus metas para el año nuevo! (Set your goals for the new year!)

Antes de salir de viaje, establezca un presupuesto realista. (Before going on a trip, set a realistic budget.)

Establezcamos algunas reglas básicas para mantener el orden en casa. (Let’s set some basic rules to keep order at home.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, establezcan objetivos claros y alcanzables. (To succeed in business, set clear and achievable goals.)

Mamá, establece la mesa para la cena, por favor. (Mom, set the table for dinner, please.)

Antes de comenzar una dieta, establezca un plan de comidas saludable y equilibrado. (Before starting a diet, set a healthy and balanced meal plan.)

En la próxima clase de yoga, establezcamos la intención de practicar con paciencia y amabilidad. (In the next yoga class, let’s set the intention to practice with patience and kindness.)

Para mejorar tus hábitos de estudio, establece un horario regular y un espacio tranquilo. (To improve your study habits, set a regular schedule and a quiet space.)

Jefe, establezca las expectativas claras para el nuevo proyecto desde el principio. (Boss, set clear expectations for the new project from the start.)

Para mantener una buena relación, establezcan límites saludables y respeten el espacio personal. (To maintain a healthy relationship, set healthy boundaries and respect personal space.)

Antes de comenzar un nuevo proyecto, establece un plan de acción detallado. (Before starting a new project, set a detailed action plan.)

En el club de lectura, establezcamos un calendario para discutir los libros del próximo año. (In the book club, let’s set a schedule to discuss the books for next year.)

Para tener una vida más equilibrada, establezca límites saludables entre el trabajo y la vida personal. (To have a more balanced life, set healthy boundaries between work and personal life.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Establecer (to establish) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

Spanish English
Yo —
Tú establece Establish
Él / Ella / Usted establezca Establish
Nosotros / Nosotras establezcamos Let’s establish
Vosotros / Vosotras estableced Establish
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes establezcan Establish

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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.