The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Organizar is used to give direct orders or instructions to organize something, for example: Organiza tus archivos por fecha. (Organize your files by date.)

This verb follows the -zar to -ce spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the z changes to c before adding the appropriate endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Organizar (to organize) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Organizar generally means to organize, arrange or coordinate, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To organize or arrange: This is the most common meaning, referring to putting things in order or arranging them in a systematic way. For example, Organiza los libros por orden alfabético (Organize the books in alphabetical order).

To coordinate or manage: It can also mean to coordinate or manage an event or activity. For example, Organiza la fiesta de cumpleaños (Organize the birthday party).

To tidy up or clean: In some contexts, it can mean to tidy up or clean a space. For example, Organiza tu habitación (Tidy up your room).

To plan or schedule: It can also refer to planning or scheduling something. For example, Organiza tu agenda para la próxima semana (Organize your schedule for next week).

Colloquial usage: In some Latin American countries, it can be used colloquially to mean “to get one’s act together” or “to sort out one’s life.” For example, ¡Organízate, hombre! (Get your act together, man!).

Examples

Examples of Organizar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Organiza tus cosas antes de salir de viaje! (Organize your things before leaving on your trip!)

Para la fiesta, organicemos las tareas entre todos. (For the party, let’s organize the tasks among all of us.)

Mamá, organiza la sala porque vienen visitas. (Mom, organize the living room because we’re having guests over.)

En la oficina, organicen los archivos por fecha. (At the office, organize the files by date.)

Antes de mudarte, organiza una venta de garage. (Before moving, organize a garage sale.)

¡Organicemos un picnic familiar el próximo fin de semana! (Let’s organize a family picnic next weekend!)

Antes del examen, organiza tus apuntes y materiales de estudio. (Before the exam, organize your notes and study materials.)

Para el cumpleaños de mamá, organicen una fiesta sorpresa. (For mom’s birthday, organize a surprise party.)

Amigo, organiza tus ideas antes de presentar tu proyecto. (Friend, organize your ideas before presenting your project.)

En el club, organicemos un torneo de deportes este verano. (At the club, let’s organize a sports tournament this summer.)

Antes de la mudanza, organicen una subasta para vender muebles. (Before the move, organize an auction to sell furniture.)

En la empresa, organiza tus tareas por prioridad. (At the company, organize your tasks by priority.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Organizar (to organize) 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.