The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Producir is used to give direct orders or instructions related to producing something, for example: Produce más vino este año. (Produce more wine this year.)
This verb follows the -cir to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the c changes to zc before the vowel endings.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Producir (to produce) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | — |
Tú | produce |
Él / Ella / Usted | produzca |
Nosotros / Nosotras | produzcamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | producid |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | produzcan |
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Usage of Producir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Producir generally means to produce, manufacture or generate, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.
To produce or manufacture: This is the most common meaning, referring to the action of creating or making something. For example, Produce más cerveza (Produce more beer).
To cause or bring about: Producir can also mean to cause a particular result or effect. For example, Produce un gran impacto (Produce a great impact).
To yield or generate: In certain contexts, producir refers to the action of yielding or generating something, often as a result or consequence. For example, Produce mucho dinero (Generate a lot of money).
To create or compose: In the artistic or creative realm, producir can mean to create or compose a work. For example, Produce una obra maestra (Produce a masterpiece).
Colloquial usage (rude): In some informal contexts, producir can be used in a rude or vulgar way to mean “to defecate” or “to pass gas.” For example, ¡Produce ya! (Just do it already!).
Examples
Examples of Producir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
¡Produce más energía renovable! (Produce more renewable energy!)
Para mejorar tu salud, produzca hábitos saludables. (To improve your health, produce healthy habits.)
Equipo, produzcamos resultados excelentes este trimestre. (Team, let’s produce excellent results this quarter.)
Jóvenes, producid ideas innovadoras para el futuro. (Young people, produce innovative ideas for the future.)
Amigos, produzcan contenido de calidad para sus redes sociales. (Friends, produce quality content for your social media.)
En esta fábrica, producimos productos de alta calidad. (In this factory, we produce high-quality products.)
Para tener éxito, produce trabajo consistente y dedicado. (To be successful, produce consistent and dedicated work.)
Artista, produzca obras que inspiren a la gente. (Artist, produce works that inspire people.)
Compañeros, produzcamos un ambiente laboral positivo y productivo. (Colleagues, let’s produce a positive and productive work environment.)
Estudiantes, producid ensayos bien investigados y argumentados. (Students, produce well-researched and argued essays.)
Escritores, produzcan historias cautivadoras que transporten al lector. (Writers, produce captivating stories that transport the reader.)
En esta granja, producimos alimentos orgánicos y saludables. (On this farm, we produce organic and healthy foods.)
Para tener una vida plena, produce momentos de felicidad y gratitud. (To have a fulfilling life, produce moments of happiness and gratitude.)
Músicos, produzcan melodías que toquen el alma de la gente. (Musicians, produce melodies that touch people’s souls.)
Empresarios, producid soluciones innovadoras para los desafíos actuales. (Entrepreneurs, produce innovative solutions for current challenges.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Producir (to produce) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo — | — |
Tú produce | Produce |
Él / Ella / Usted produzca | Produce |
Nosotros / Nosotras produzcamos | Let’s produce |
Vosotros / Vosotras producid | Produce |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes produzcan | Produce |
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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.