1. Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú (affirmative Tú commands)

2. Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú
Informal (Tú) commands-
What are commands (mandatos) and when do we use them?
Affirmative Commands
vs.
Negative Commands

3. Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú
To turn a regular conjugating verb into a command in the Tú form just use the
Usted Él
Ella
form of the verb in the present tense. For example, give the correct affirmative Tú form of the following verbs:

4. Mandatos Afirmativos en Tú
Hablar Correr Compartir
habla
corre
comparte
Ayudar Beber Escribir
ayuda
bebe
escribe

5. Irregulares There are 8 irregulars that you need to know:
Tener
ten
Venir
ven
Poner
pon
Salir
sal
Decir di
Ser sé Ir
ve*
Hacer
haz
*Importante- the affirmative Tú command form for ir (ve) is exactly the same as the affirmative Tú command form for the verb ver (ve). In this case you must rely on context to understand the meaning of the verb.

6. ¡Canción!
Ten
Ven
Pon
Sal Di Sé Ve
Haz
¡Mandatos Positivos!

7. D.O.P.’s In English and Spanish alike, we often use
direct object pronouns
in conjunction with commands.
For example:
Help me!
Open it!
Tell her!
Wake up!
The direct object pronouns are the same as the ones that you are already familiar with:

8. D.O.P.’s
Singular
Plural me
nos te X lo la
los
las

9. D.O.P.’s
***Importante- If you use a direct object pronoun with an affirmative command, attach the pronoun to the end of the command. Don’t forget accent marks where necessary!
Do it! - ¡Hazlo!
Help me!- ¡Ayúdame!
Wake up! (familiar) - ¡Levántate!

10. Useful Verbs for Cooking
Abrir- to open
Cortar- to cut
Amasar- to knead
Fritar- to fry
Añadir- to add
Mezclar- to mix
Asar- to roast
Pelar- to peel
Batir- to beat/whisk
Preparar- to prepare
Calentar (e-ie)- to heat up
Picar- to chop
Cocinar- to cook
Sacar- to take out

11. A Practicar Give the correct command form of the verbs that are given.
Cocinar
cocina
Pelar
pela
Batir
bate
Mezclar
mezcla
Poner
pon

12. A Practicar Translate the following sentences: Turn right! Turn left!
Ask for directions!
Go straight!
Drive slower!
Pass it (m)!
Be careful!
Wait for me!
Leave me in peace!
Stop the car!
Help her!
Tell him!
Eat them (f)!
Write us!
Wash your hands!