What is the informal tú command?
Learn how to use the informal commmands: tú in Spanish. Start learning basic Spanish words and phrases with online lessons.
Note: The affirmative informal “tú” commands are formed the same way as the Present indicative “Usted” form:
(hablar + a = habla)
(comer + e = come)
(escribir + e = escribe)
Note: Be sure to note that the “tú” commands use the usted form, not the “tú” form.
Habla (tú) con mi papá. – (You) Speak with my dad.
Come (tú) la cena. – (You) Eat the dinner.
Escribe (tú) el libro. – (You) Write the book.
The negative informal commands use the “tú” form of the Present subjunctive.
No hables (tú) con mi papá. – Do not talk with my dad.
No comas (tú) la cena. – Do not eat the dinner.
No escribas (tú) el libro. – Do not write the book.
Note: Also note that the subject pronoun “tú” is not normally used with imperative form.
Habla más lentamente.- (You) Speak more slowly.
Come la cena. – (You) Eat the dinner.
Escribe el libro. – (You) Write the book.
Sentences with the word tú in SpanishHay una cierta falta de química entre tú y Tomás. – There is a certain lack of chemistry between you and Tomas. Tú has sido como un padre para mí. – You have been like a father to me. ¿Qué tipo de emoción es esa para alguien como tú? – What kind of emotion is that for someone like you? Recuerda que tú eres un artista. – Remember that you are an artist. La buena noticia es que tú puedes recrear sus pasos. – The good news is that you can recreate his steps. Una chica como tú podría tenerlo todo en el mundo. – A girl like you could have everything in the world. Como es una experiencia privada, tú decides la ruta. – As it is a private experience, you decide the route. Y tú puedes ser una luz para el mundo también. – And you can be a light to the world too. Espera, ¿entonces tú vives aquí y él vive en Londres? – Wait, so you live here and he lives in London? Hoy tú fuiste un santo para mí y mi familia. – Today you were a saint for me and my family. Es una imagen que solo tú puedes ver y oír. – It is an image that only you can see and hear. Bueno, tú y tu hermana son mis dos obras maestras. – Well, you and your sister are my two masterpieces. Si tus hijos forman parte de nuestro club, tú también. – If your children are part of our club, so are you. Yo sé que tú eres una buena persona. – I know that you are a good person. Es el apartamento perfecto para una mujer joven como tú. – It is the perfect apartment for a young woman like you. Ves, esa es la diferencia entre tú y tus amigos. – See, that’s the difference between you and your friends. ¿Qué estás haciendo tú aquí? – What are you doing here? Y solo tú tienes el poder de buscar esas respuestas. – And only you have the power to seek those answers. Una chica como tú podría ser una dama. – A girl like you could be a lady. Solo tú puedes implementar un plan que genere resultados positivos. – Only you can implement a plan that generates positive results. Porque mi mamá es una princesa, como tú me dijiste. – Because my mom is a princess, like you told me. Este es mi negocio y tú eres mi empleado. – This is my business and you are my employee. Y si él pregunta, tú y tu esposa están solos. – And if he asks, you and your wife are alone. Pero tú, estás dispuesta a arriesgar la vida por amor. – But you, you’re willing to risk your life for love. Es mi mejor amigo, pero tú sabes lo que necesita. – He is my best friend, but you know what he needs. Tú y yo hemos sido amigos desde la academia. – You and I have been friends since the academy. Ella vino a mí cuando era más joven que tú. – She came to me when she was younger than you. Pero entonces tú entraste a mi vida y todo cambió. – But then you came into my life and everything changed. Pero tú has ganado el respeto de todos ellos. – But you have earned the respect of all of them. Y tú quizás seas mi última oportunidad de ser feliz. – And you may be my last chance to be happy.
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