Ready to boss people around in Spanish? Commands turn you from a polite observer into a decisive speaker-whether you’re ordering a coffee, giving directions, or telling your dog to sit. This list hands you roughly 51 imperative forms, from everyday tú commands to formal usted and plural vosotros forms, so you can speak with confidence in real situations.
Every entry comes with a straightforward meaning and a natural example sentence, so you see exactly how the command fires off in a real conversation. No fluff, no dusty grammar lecture-just the practical phrases that help you take charge of your Spanish. When you’re ready to study offline, grab the free PDF using the button just below the table.
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What Spanish Commands Are
Spanish commands use the imperative to tell someone to do something, stop something, or respond right away. In this list we are focusing on common tú commands, because those are the ones learners meet early in class, travel, and daily conversation.
Some command forms are regular, while others change more than you might expect, like ven, haz, or di. Use the table to connect each command form to its infinitive and a short example sentence you can picture.
Spanish Commands Quiz
Think you can fire off a Spanish command without second-guessing yourself? Take the quick quiz below and see which ones stick – no grades, just a friendly nudge.
Spanish Commands and Imperative Forms List
| Command Form | Infinitive | Meaning | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vive | vivir | live | Vive cerca de la escuela. | Live near the school. |
