The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Planchar is used to give direct orders or instructions for ironing or pressing clothes, for example Plancha esta camisa. (Iron this shirt.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Planchar (to iron) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Planchar generally means to iron clothes or linens, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To iron clothes or linens: This is the most common meaning. For example, ¡Plancha esa camisa! (Iron that shirt!)

To flatten or smooth something: For example, ¡Plancha ese papel arrugado! (Flatten that crumpled paper!)

To hit or strike forcefully (slang): In colloquial usage, it can mean to hit someone or something hard. For example, ¡Plánchalo contra la pared! (Slam him against the wall!)

To leave or depart quickly (slang): In some regions, it’s used to tell someone to leave immediately. For example, ¡Plancha de aquí! (Get out of here!)

To stay put or be still (slang): The opposite meaning is also used, telling someone not to move. For example, ¡Plancha ahí y no te muevas! (Stay right there and don’t move!)

Examples

Examples of Planchar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Plancha esa camisa antes de salir! (Iron that shirt before going out!)

Mamá, planchemos la ropa para la semana. (Mom, let’s iron the clothes for the week.)

Oye Juan, plancha tus pantalones mientras yo preparo el desayuno. (Hey Juan, iron your pants while I make breakfast.)

Antes de la reunión importante, planchen sus trajes por favor. (Before the important meeting, please iron your suits.)

Chicos, planchad sus uniformes escolares esta noche. (Kids, iron your school uniforms tonight.)

Para una buena impresión en la entrevista, planche su ropa. (To make a good impression at the interview, iron your clothes.)

¡Planchen las sábanas antes de que lleguen los huéspedes! (Iron the sheets before the guests arrive!)

Antes del evento formal, planchemos nuestros mejores atuendos. (Before the formal event, let’s iron our best outfits.)

Para verte más presentable, plancha tu camisa. (To look more presentable, iron your shirt.)

¡Planchad las cortinas nuevas antes de colgarlas! (Iron the new curtains before hanging them!)

Después de lavar la ropa, planche todo con cuidado. (After washing the clothes, carefully iron everything.)

Para una cita importante, planchen sus trajes de etiqueta. (For an important date, iron your formal suits.)

Antes de empacar, plancha tu ropa para el viaje. (Before packing, iron your clothes for the trip.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Planchar (to iron) 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.