Usted addresses one person; these command forms appear in both requests and instructions.
The idea
For regular verbs, use the present subjunctive usted form: hable, coma, escriba; place no before the same form for a negative command.
Examples
- Hable más despacio, por favor.Speak more slowly, please.
- Firme aquí, por favor.Sign here, please.
- Coma despacio.Eat slowly.
- No fume en esta sala.Do not smoke in this room.
- No abra la puerta todavía.Do not open the door yet.
- Escriba su nombre aquí.Write your name here.
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Watch out
Do not use the tú command form when the task asks for usted; the degree of formality associated with usted varies by region.
Try it yourself
Choose the usted command for signing. ___ aquí, por favor. (Firme / Firma)
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Firme
Firme is the usted command for firmar.
Choose the negative usted command for smoking. No ___ en esta sala. (fume / fuma)
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fume
No fume uses the same usted form after no.
Choose the usted command for writing. ___ su nombre aquí. (Escriba / Escribe)
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Escriba
Escriba is the usted command for escribir.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the usted command for signing. ___ aquí, por favor. (Firme / Firma)
Choose the negative usted command for smoking. No ___ en esta sala. (fume / fuma)
Choose the usted command for writing. ___ su nombre aquí. (Escriba / Escribe)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Choose the regular usted form in each request or negative instruction.