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Conjugation Chart of “Lavar” (to wash) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Lavar is used to give direct orders or instructions to wash something, for example Lava los platos. (Wash the dishes.)

Lavar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

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

Lavar generally means to wash or clean, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To wash or clean: This is the most common meaning. For example, ¡Lava los platos! (Wash the dishes!)

To cleanse or purify: Used figuratively. For example, ¡Lava tu alma de pecados! (Cleanse your soul of sins!)

To clear one’s name: Used idiomatically. For example, ¡Lava tu honor! (Clear your name!)

To beat or thrash (colloquial): A slang usage meaning to physically defeat someone. For example, ¡Lávalo en la pelea! (Beat him in the fight!)

To swindle or cheat (vulgar): A very rude meaning referring to taking advantage of someone financially. For example, ¡Lávalos con esa estafa! (Swindle them with that scam!)

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

¡Lava los platos después de la cena! (Do the dishes after dinner!)

Antes de salir, lavemos el carro. (Before we leave, let’s wash the car.)

Mamá, laven sus manos antes de comer. (Kids, wash your hands before eating.)

Por favor, lavad la ropa sucia esta noche. (Please do the laundry tonight.)

¡Lave las ventanas para que entren los rayos del sol! (Clean the windows so the sunlight can come in!)

Antes de viajar, lava toda tu ropa sucia. (Before traveling, wash all your dirty clothes.)

En la oficina, lavemos las tazas después de tomar café. (At the office, let’s wash the mugs after having coffee.)

Para la fiesta, laven los platos y vasos. (For the party, wash the plates and glasses.)

Después del picnic, lavad la canasta y los utensilios. (After the picnic, wash the basket and utensils.)

¡Lave el auto antes de la inspección! (Wash the car before the inspection!)

Antes de acostarse, lava tu cara con el limpiador facial. (Before going to bed, wash your face with the facial cleanser.)

En el campamento, lavemos los platos con agua del río. (At the campsite, let’s wash the dishes with river water.)

Después de jugar fútbol, laven sus uniformes sudados. (After playing soccer, wash your sweaty uniforms.)

Para el evento formal, lavad vuestras camisas y pantalones. (For the formal event, wash your shirts and pants.)

Antes de cocinar, lave todas las verduras a fondo. (Before cooking, thoroughly wash all the vegetables.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Lavar (to wash) 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.