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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 conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each subject pronoun.

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

Prevenir generally means to prevent, avoid or warn, 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 usando el cinturón de seguridad. (Prevent accidents by using the seat belt.)

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, Prevente para la fiesta de esta noche. (Get ready for the party tonight.)

To stock up or have something ready (colloquial): For example, Prevén la comida para el fin de semana. (Stock up on food for the weekend.)

To anticipate or expect (colloquial): For example, Prevén que va a llover esta tarde. (Anticipate that it’s going to rain this afternoon.)

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.)

Prevén los accidentes domésticos guardando los productos químicos lejos de los niños. (Prevent household accidents by keeping chemical products away from children.)

Señor, prevenga el robo de su vehículo estacionándolo en áreas bien iluminadas. (Sir, prevent your vehicle from being stolen by parking it in well-lit areas.)

Amigos, prevengan las enfermedades haciendo ejercicio y comiendo sano. (Friends, prevent diseases by exercising and eating healthy.)

Jefe, prevenga los retrasos en el proyecto asignando tareas con anticipación. (Boss, prevent project delays by assigning tasks in advance.)

Mamá, prevengamos el desperdicio de comida cocinando solo lo necesario. (Mom, let’s prevent food waste by cooking only what’s needed.)

Oye, prevén las discusiones innecesarias escuchando con atención. (Hey, prevent unnecessary arguments by listening carefully.)

Compañeros, prevengan los malentendidos comunicándose de manera clara y directa. (Colleagues, prevent misunderstandings by communicating clearly and directly.)

Hija, prevenga el estrés tomando descansos regulares durante el día. (Daughter, prevent stress by taking regular breaks during the day.)

Equipo, prevengamos los conflictos respetando las diferentes opiniones. (Team, let’s prevent conflicts by respecting different opinions.)

Vecino, prevén los problemas de ruido manteniendo el volumen bajo por las noches. (Neighbor, prevent noise issues by keeping the volume down at night.)

Estudiantes, prevengan el plagio citando correctamente las fuentes. (Students, prevent plagiarism by properly citing sources.)

Amiga, prevenga las decepciones amorosas siendo honesta desde el principio. (Friend, prevent heartbreak by being honest from the start.)

Chicos, prevengamos los malentendidos culturales aprendiendo sobre otras tradiciones. (Guys, let’s prevent cultural misunderstandings by learning about other traditions.)

Tú, prevén los problemas financieros ahorrando para imprevistos. (You, prevent financial troubles by saving for emergencies.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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