The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Reservar is used to give direct orders or instructions to make a reservation, for example Reserva una mesa para dos personas. (Reserve a table for two people.)

Reservar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Reservar (to reserve) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To reserve or book: This is the most common meaning, for example, Reserva una mesa para dos personas (Reserve a table for two people).

To save or set aside: For example, Reserva un poco de dinero para emergencias (Save some money for emergencies).

To withhold or keep to oneself (colloquial): For example, Reserva tus comentarios hasta que te los pidan (Keep your comments to yourself until you’re asked for them).

To be cautious or discreet (colloquial): For example, Reserva tus opiniones sobre ese tema (Be discreet with your opinions on that topic).

To save or preserve (idiomatic): For example, Reserva tus energías para cuando las necesites (Save your energy for when you need it).

Examples

Examples of Reservar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Reserva una mesa para dos esta noche! (Reserve a table for two tonight!)

Por favor, reserven sus asientos con anticipación. (Please reserve your seats in advance.)

Para asistir al evento, reserve su entrada en línea. (To attend the event, reserve your ticket online.)

Antes de viajar, reservemos un hotel céntrico. (Before traveling, let’s reserve a central hotel.)

Oye, reserva un campo de fútbol para el sábado. (Hey, reserve a soccer field for Saturday.)

Para la fiesta, reserven un salón con capacidad para 50 personas. (For the party, reserve a room with capacity for 50 people.)

Mamá, reserve un paquete turístico para nuestras vacaciones. (Mom, reserve a tour package for our vacation.)

Antes de que se agoten, reservemos boletos para el concierto. (Before they sell out, let’s reserve tickets for the concert.)

Para la boda, reserva un salón de eventos elegante. (For the wedding, reserve an elegant event hall.)

¡No olvides reservar un auto para nuestro viaje por carretera! (Don’t forget to reserve a car for our road trip!)

Para la reunión familiar, reservemos una cabaña en las montañas. (For the family reunion, let’s reserve a cabin in the mountains.)

Jefe, reserve un espacio de oficina para la nueva contratación. (Boss, reserve an office space for the new hire.)

Antes de que se llene, reserven un lugar en el campamento de verano. (Before it fills up, reserve a spot at the summer camp.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Reservar (to reserve) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (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.