The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Reconocer is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Reconoce tus errores. (Recognize your mistakes.)

This verb follows the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the c changes to zc before the vowel endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Reconocer (to recognize) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Reconocer generally means to recognize or acknowledge something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To recognize or identify: For example, ¡Reconoce a tu madre cuando la veas! (Recognize your mother when you see her!)

To admit or acknowledge: For example, ¡Reconoce tus errores para poder mejorar! (Admit your mistakes so you can improve!)

To express gratitude: For example, ¡Reconoce el esfuerzo de tus compañeros! (Acknowledge the effort of your colleagues!)

To inspect or examine: For example, ¡Reconoce bien el terreno antes de construir! (Inspect the land thoroughly before building!)

Colloquial usage (rude): For example, ¡Reconoce que eres un idiota! (Admit that you’re an idiot!)

Examples

Examples of Reconocer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Reconoce tus logros! No seas tan modesto. (Recognize your achievements! Don’t be so modest.)

Para mejorar, reconozcamos nuestras debilidades primero. (To improve, let’s recognize our weaknesses first.)

Jefe: Reconozca el gran trabajo de su equipo esta semana. (Boss: Recognize your team’s great work this week.)

Profesor: Alumnos, reconozcan los sacrificios de sus padres. (Teacher: Students, recognize your parents’ sacrifices.)

En la terapia, reconoce tus sentimientos sin juzgarlos. (In therapy, recognize your feelings without judging them.)

Mamá: Hijos, reconozcan la importancia de la familia. (Mom: Kids, recognize the importance of family.)

Antes de viajar, reconozcamos las diferencias culturales. (Before traveling, let’s recognize cultural differences.)

Líder: Reconozcan el esfuerzo de todos para lograr esta meta. (Leader: Recognize everyone’s effort to achieve this goal.)

Compañero: Reconoce cuando te equivocas, ¿no? (Coworker: You recognize when you’re wrong, don’t you?)

En las relaciones, reconozcamos nuestras fallas también. (In relationships, let’s also recognize our flaws.)

Para crecer, reconozcamos nuestras áreas de mejora. (To grow, let’s recognize our areas for improvement.)

Entrenador: Equipo, reconozcan sus fortalezas individuales. (Coach: Team, recognize your individual strengths.)

Ante un desafío, reconozcamos lo que está en juego. (Facing a challenge, let’s recognize what’s at stake.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Reconocer (to recognize) 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.