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. This means that in certain conjugations, the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before adding the ending.

Conjugations

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

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 establish or set up: This is the most common meaning, referring to creating or starting something new. For example, Establece un negocio propio (Start your own business).

To determine or fix: It can also mean to determine or fix something, like rules or prices. For example, Establece precios razonables (Set reasonable prices).

To settle or take up residence: In some contexts, it can mean to settle or take up residence somewhere. For example, Establécete en un lugar tranquilo (Settle down in a quiet place).

Colloquial usage: In informal contexts, it can be used to tell someone to calm down or get their act together. For example, ¡Establécete, hermano! (Chill out, bro!)

Examples

Examples of Establecer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Establece tus metas para este año! (Set your goals for this year!)

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

Para tener éxito en los negocios, establezcamos objetivos claros desde el principio. (To succeed in business, let’s set clear goals from the start.)

En la reunión familiar, establezcan reglas básicas de convivencia. (At the family gathering, set some basic rules for living together.)

Cuando empiezas un nuevo trabajo, establece buenas relaciones con tus compañeros. (When you start a new job, set good relationships with your coworkers.)

Para mejorar tu salud, establezca una rutina de ejercicio regular. (To improve your health, set a regular exercise routine.)

¡Establezcamos límites saludables en nuestra relación! (Let’s set healthy boundaries in our relationship!)

Antes de comenzar un proyecto, establezcan roles y responsabilidades claros. (Before starting a project, set clear roles and responsibilities.)

Para ahorrar dinero, establece un plan de gastos realista. (To save money, set a realistic spending plan.)

En la clase de cocina, establezca reglas básicas de higiene y seguridad. (In the cooking class, set basic rules for hygiene and safety.)

Cuando viajes al extranjero, establece un itinerario flexible pero organizado. (When traveling abroad, set a flexible but organized itinerary.)

Para tener una buena comunicación, establezcamos expectativas claras desde el principio. (To have good communication, let’s set clear expectations from the start.)

En el club deportivo, establezcan un código de conducta justo para todos. (At the sports club, set a fair code of conduct for everyone.)

Antes de comenzar un nuevo proyecto, establece un cronograma realista. (Before starting a new project, set a realistic schedule.)

Para tener una vida equilibrada, establezca límites saludables entre el trabajo y la vida personal. (To have a 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 (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.