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Conjugation Chart of “Estar” (to be) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Estar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Estar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Está aquí. (Be here.)

Estar is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern across all subjects and tenses.

How to Use Estar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Estar generally means “to be” in a temporary state or condition, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Location: For example, Está aquí (Be here).

Temporary State: For example, Está callado (Be quiet).

Condition: For example, Está enfermo (Be sick).

Idiomatic Usage: For example, ¡Está bueno! (That’s good! – slang for approving of something).

Rude Usage: For example, ¡Está caliente! (You’re hot! – catcalling someone in a rude way).

Real Life Examples of Estar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Está atento a las instrucciones! (Pay attention to the instructions!)

Por favor, estén listos para salir en 10 minutos. (Please be ready to leave in 10 minutes.)

Es importante que estemos enfocados durante la reunión. (It’s important that we stay focused during the meeting.)

Oye, está tranquilo, ¿quieres? (Hey, chill out, will you?)

Para la fiesta, esté vestido de manera apropiada. (For the party, be dressed appropriately.)

En el restaurante, estén preparados para pedir cuando llegue el mesero. (At the restaurant, be ready to order when the waiter arrives.)

Mamá dice que estemos en casa antes de las 10 p.m. (Mom says we should be home before 10 p.m.)

Para la entrevista de trabajo, está seguro de ti mismo. (For the job interview, be confident in yourself.)

En la clase de yoga, estén relajados y respiren profundamente. (In the yoga class, be relaxed and breathe deeply.)

Cuando hables con tus suegros, está respetuoso. (When talking to your in-laws, be respectful.)

Al cruzar la calle, esté atento al tráfico. (When crossing the street, be aware of traffic.)

En la playa, estén protegidos del sol con bloqueador solar. (At the beach, be protected from the sun with sunscreen.)

Para el examen final, está bien preparado y descansado. (For the final exam, be well-prepared and rested.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Estar (to be) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (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.