The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Llegar is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to arrive somewhere, for example Llega a tiempo. (Arrive on time.)

This verb follows the -gar to -gue spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘g’ changes to ‘gu’ before the ‘e’ vowel in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Llegar (to arrive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To arrive: This is the most common meaning. For example, ¡Llega pronto! (Arrive soon!)

To reach (a goal or destination): For example, ¡Llega a la cima! (Reach the summit!)

To extend or stretch (figuratively): For example, ¡Llega más lejos! (Stretch further!) This can mean to push oneself or to go beyond one’s limits.

To attain or achieve: For example, ¡Llega a tus metas! (Achieve your goals!)

To come (colloquially): In some contexts, ¡llega! can mean “come here!” or “come on!” For example, ¡Llega, que te estamos esperando! (Come on, we’re waiting for you!)

To orgasm (vulgar): In very informal contexts, ¡llega! can crudely mean “orgasm!” or “come!” For example, ¡Llega ya, coño! (Come already, damn it!) This usage is quite rude.

Examples

Examples of Llegar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Llega a tiempo a la reunión! (Arrive on time for the meeting!)

Compañeros, lleguemos preparados para el debate. (Colleagues, let’s arrive prepared for the debate.)

Amigos, llegad con hambre porque habrá mucha comida. (Friends, arrive hungry because there will be lots of food.)

Señores, lleguen con sus mejores galas para la fiesta. (Ladies and gentlemen, arrive in your finest attire for the party.)

Oye, llega ya, que te estamos esperando. (Hey, get here already, we’re waiting for you.)

Cuando vayas de viaje, llega con tiempo al aeropuerto. (When you travel, arrive at the airport with plenty of time.)

Para la próxima reunión, lleguen con sus propuestas listas. (For the next meeting, arrive with your proposals ready.)

Si quieren un buen asiento, lleguen temprano al concierto. (If you want a good seat, arrive early to the concert.)

Equipo, lleguemos enfocados para ganar el partido. (Team, let’s arrive focused to win the game.)

Oigan, no se olviden de llegar puntuales a la cita. (Hey, don’t forget to arrive on time for the appointment.)

Mamá dice que lleguemos a casa antes de las 10 p.m. (Mom says we should arrive home before 10 p.m.)

En el restaurante, lleguen con apetito para disfrutar la comida. (At the restaurant, arrive hungry to enjoy the food.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Llegar (to arrive) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (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.