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Conjugation Chart of “Insistir” (to insist) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Insistir is used to give direct orders or make requests related to insisting or persisting on something, for example: Insiste en terminar tu tarea. (Insist on finishing your homework.)

Insistir is a regular -ir verb, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir in the present tense.

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

Insistir generally means to insist, persist or be adamant about something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To insist or persist: For example, Insiste en que te diga la verdad. (Insist that he/she tells you the truth.)

To demand or require: For example, Insiste en que le paguemos hoy. (Insist that we pay him/her today.)

To emphasize or stress: For example, Insiste en que es importante. (Insist that it’s important.)

To nag or pester (colloquial): For example, ¡No insistas más! (Don’t nag anymore!)

To keep trying (idiomatic): For example, Insiste hasta que lo consigas. (Keep trying until you get it.)

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

¡Insiste en tus metas! No te rindas. (Keep insisting on your goals! Don’t give up.)

Mamá, insiste en que limpie mi habitación. (Mom, insist that I clean my room.)

Profesor, insista en que los estudiantes hagan la tarea. (Professor, insist that the students do their homework.)

Amigos, insistamos en reciclar para cuidar el medio ambiente. (Friends, let’s insist on recycling to care for the environment.)

Jefe, insista en que cumplamos los plazos del proyecto. (Boss, insist that we meet the project deadlines.)

Compañeros, insistid en que se respeten los derechos humanos. (Colleagues, insist that human rights are respected.)

Vecinos, insistan en mantener limpia nuestra comunidad. (Neighbors, insist on keeping our community clean.)

Hijo, insiste en estudiar duro para tener un futuro brillante. (Son, insist on studying hard to have a bright future.)

Equipo, insistamos en mejorar nuestra comunicación interna. (Team, let’s insist on improving our internal communication.)

Ciudadanos, insistan en que se cumplan las leyes de tránsito. (Citizens, insist that traffic laws are enforced.)

Amiga, insiste en que respetemos las diferencias culturales. (Friend, insist that we respect cultural differences.)

Padres, insistan en que sus hijos practiquen deportes y actividades sanas. (Parents, insist that your children practice sports and healthy activities.)

Profesionales, insistamos en mantener altos estándares éticos. (Professionals, let’s insist on maintaining high ethical standards.)

Activistas, insistid en que se protejan los derechos de los trabajadores. (Activists, insist that workers’ rights are protected.)

Líderes, insistan en promover la igualdad de oportunidades. (Leaders, insist on promoting equal opportunities.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Insistir (to insist) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (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.