retener — Imperative (Imperativo)
to retain, to hold back
The imperative conjugation of retener (irregular go-verb, ranked #2318). 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 | retén * |
| él/ella/Ud. | retenga * |
| nosotros | retengamos * |
| vosotros | retened |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | retengan * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er imperative pattern.
Example sentence
¡Retén!
Retain, to hold back!
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