apretar — Imperative (Imperativo)
to squeeze, to tighten
The imperative conjugation of apretar (irregular stem-changing-e-ie, ranked #518). Used to give commands and direct requests. Affirmative and negative forms differ significantly in Spanish.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Imperative conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | - |
| tú | aprieta * |
| él/ella/Ud. | apriete * |
| nosotros | apretemos |
| vosotros | apretad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | aprieten * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar imperative pattern.
Example sentence
Aprieta bien la tapa para que no se derrame.
Tighten the lid well so it doesn't spill.
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