The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Nacer is rarely used since being born is not typically a voluntary action. However, you could use it figuratively, for example: Nace a una nueva vida. (Be born into a new life.)

This verb follows the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, which is common for verbs ending in -cer.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Nacer (to be born) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Nacer generally means “to be born”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: While it’s rare to command someone to be born, you could theoretically use the imperative form to poetically refer to a birth, for example, ¡Nace, pequeño! (Be born, little one!)

Figurative meaning: The imperative can be used figuratively to mean “emerge” or “come into existence”, for example, ¡Nace, nueva era! (Emerge, new era!) (Let a new era be born!)

Idiomatic usage: In some contexts, the imperative form can be used colloquially as an exclamation of surprise or frustration, for example, ¡Nace! (Damn it!) (Literally “Be born!”, but used as an expletive.)

Rude usage: In very vulgar speech, the imperative can crudely refer to giving birth in an insulting way, for example, ¡Nace a ese bebé de una vez! (Give birth to that baby already!) (An extremely rude way to tell someone to hurry up and have their baby.)

Examples

Examples of Nacer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Nace de nuevo! (Be reborn!)

Cuando estés listo para un cambio, nazca una nueva versión de ti mismo. (When you’re ready for a change, let a new version of yourself be born.)

Para tener éxito, nazcamos de las cenizas de nuestros fracasos. (To succeed, let us be reborn from the ashes of our failures.)

Después de la tormenta, nazcan con una nueva perspectiva. (After the storm, be reborn with a new perspective.)

En la primavera, la naturaleza dice: “¡Nace de nuevo!” (In spring, nature says: “Be reborn!”)

Si quieres cambiar tu vida, nazca un nuevo tú. (If you want to change your life, let a new you be born.)

Cuando sientas que has tocado fondo, nazcamos con más fuerza que nunca. (When you feel you’ve hit rock bottom, let’s be reborn stronger than ever.)

La empresa necesita reinventarse, así que nazcan con un nuevo modelo de negocio. (The company needs to reinvent itself, so be reborn with a new business model.)

Cada año en tu cumpleaños, nace de nuevo con metas renovadas. (Every year on your birthday, be reborn with renewed goals.)

Después de superar la adicción, nazca una persona nueva y más saludable. (After overcoming addiction, let a new and healthier person be born.)

Cuando te sientas estancado, nazcamos con un nuevo propósito. (When you feel stuck, let’s be reborn with a new purpose.)

Cada año nuevo, nazcan con una actitud positiva renovada. (Every new year, be reborn with a renewed positive attitude.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Nacer (to be born) 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.