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 to express a strong desire, for example: Nace de nuevo. (Be reborn.)

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 (Latin American 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, bebé! ¡Nace a este mundo! (Be born, baby! Be born into this world!)

Figurative meaning: More commonly, it can mean to begin or emerge in a new context, for example, ¡Nace de nuevo como una persona mejor! (Be reborn as a better person!)

Slang meaning: In some Latin American slang, it can vulgarly refer to being born out of someone’s body in an insulting way, for example, ¡Nace de tu madre otra vez! (Be born out of your mother again!)

Idiomatic meaning: It can also idiomatically mean to start over or have a fresh start, for example, ¡Nace de nuevo y deja el pasado atrás! (Be born again and leave the past behind!)

Examples

Examples of Nacer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Nace de nuevo! (Be born again!)

Para tener una vida mejor, nazca de sus cenizas como un ave fénix. (To have a better life, be born again from your ashes like a phoenix.)

Cuando empiezas un nuevo trabajo, nace como una persona nueva y deja atrás tus viejos hábitos. (When you start a new job, be born again as a new person and leave your old habits behind.)

Después de una ruptura, nazcamos de nuevo y enfoquémonos en nuestro crecimiento personal. (After a breakup, let’s be born again and focus on our personal growth.)

En esta nueva etapa de tu vida, nazcan nuevas oportunidades para ti. (In this new stage of your life, may new opportunities be born for you.)

Cuando viajas a un nuevo país, nace como un explorador curioso y abierto a nuevas experiencias. (When you travel to a new country, be born again as a curious explorer open to new experiences.)

Después de un fracaso, nazca en ti una nueva determinación para alcanzar tus metas. (After a failure, may a new determination to achieve your goals be born within you.)

En esta celebración familiar, nazcamos de nuevo con un espíritu renovado y lleno de amor. (At this family celebration, let’s be born again with a renewed spirit full of love.)

Cuando te enfrentas a un desafío, nace como un guerrero valiente y enfrenta tus miedos. (When facing a challenge, be born again as a brave warrior and face your fears.)

En este nuevo proyecto, nazcan ideas frescas e innovadoras. (In this new project, may fresh and innovative ideas be born.)

Después de una decepción, nace de nuevo con una actitud positiva y esperanzadora. (After a disappointment, be born again with a positive and hopeful attitude.)

En esta nueva relación, nazcamos con confianza y respeto mutuos. (In this new relationship, let’s be born with mutual trust and respect.)

Cuando inicias un nuevo negocio, nace como un emprendedor audaz y visionario. (When starting a new business, be born again as a bold and visionary entrepreneur.)

Después de una crisis, nazca en ti una nueva fuerza y resiliencia. (After a crisis, may a new strength and resilience be born within you.)

En este nuevo año, nazcamos con metas ambiciosas y un compromiso renovado. (In this new year, let’s be born with ambitious goals and a renewed commitment.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Nacer (to be born) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (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.