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Conjugation Chart of “Prevenir” (to prevent) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Prevenir”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Prevenir is used to give direct orders or instructions to prevent something from happening, for example Prevén los accidentes. (Prevent accidents.)

Prevenir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.

How to Use Prevenir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Prevenir generally means to prevent, avoid or warn against something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To prevent or avoid: This is the most common meaning. For example, Prevén los accidentes al conducir con precaución (Prevent accidents by driving carefully).

To warn or caution: For example, Prevenid a los niños sobre los peligros de hablar con extraños (Warn the children about the dangers of talking to strangers).

To prepare or get ready (colloquial): For example, Prevenios, que vamos a salir pronto (Get ready, we’re going out soon).

To anticipate or be proactive (idiomatic): For example, Prevén las necesidades de tus clientes (Anticipate your customers’ needs).

To discourage or dissuade (rude): For example, Prevén a ese idiota de hacer más tonterías (Discourage that idiot from doing more stupid things).

Real Life Examples of Prevenir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Prevengamos los incendios forestales! Apaguemos las fogatas por completo. (Let’s prevent forest fires! Let’s put out campfires completely.)

Conductor, prevén los accidentes de tránsito. Maneja con precaución. (Driver, prevent traffic accidents. Drive carefully.)

Señor, prevenga las enfermedades con chequeos médicos regulares. (Sir, prevent diseases with regular medical check-ups.)

Amigos, prevenid el robo instalando un buen sistema de alarma. (Friends, prevent theft by installing a good alarm system.)

Vecinos, prevengan los daños por inundación limpiando los desagües. (Neighbors, prevent flood damage by cleaning the drains.)

Oye, prevén el estrés con ejercicio y meditación, ¿va? (Hey, prevent stress with exercise and meditation, ok?)

En la oficina, prevengamos los conflictos fomentando el respeto mutuo. (At the office, let’s prevent conflicts by promoting mutual respect.)

Padres, prevengan el acoso escolar hablando con sus hijos. (Parents, prevent bullying by talking to your children.)

Jóvenes, prevenid el embarazo no deseado usando protección. (Young people, prevent unintended pregnancy by using protection.)

Compañeros, prevengamos la propagación de rumores maliciosos. (Colleagues, let’s prevent the spread of malicious rumors.)

Oigan, prevengan las estafas en línea, no compartan información personal. (Hey, prevent online scams, don’t share personal information.)

Equipo, prevengamos los retrasos entregando los proyectos a tiempo. (Team, let’s prevent delays by delivering projects on time.)

Mamá, prevén las caries cepillando bien después de comer. (Mom, prevent cavities by brushing well after eating.)

Turistas, prevengan el jet lag durmiendo en el avión. (Tourists, prevent jet lag by sleeping on the plane.)

Chicos, prevenid lesiones estirando antes de hacer ejercicio. (Guys, prevent injuries by stretching before exercising.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Prevenir (to prevent) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (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.