ser — Imperative (Imperativo)
to be (essential/permanent)
The imperative conjugation of ser (irregular irregular, ranked #1). 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 | sé * |
| él/ella/Ud. | sea * |
| nosotros | seamos * |
| vosotros | sed |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | sean * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er imperative pattern.
Example sentence
¡Sé!
Be (essential/permanent)!
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