Ustedes Commands

Ustedes Commands

Polite Commands (Plural)

Polite Commands

• As previously discused, Polite commands are those used when speaking to individuals in authority , those include; our parents, teachers, strangers.

• Polite Commands are usually refferd to as usted commands (singular) and ustedes commands (plural).

Ustedes Commands

• Ustedes commands are simply commands used when speaking to more than one person. That includes groups of people such as your friends or family as well groups of people in authority or strangers.

Formation of the Ustedes Command

• Forming the ustedes command is just like the singular usted form. With the addition of one single step.

• The Montra to form the usted command:

• Form of YO, drop the O and add the opposite ending A or E

• In the Ustedes or plural form, simply add an N

Formation of the Ustedes Command - AR Verbs

• Por Ejemplo:

• To speak - Hablar

• Find the Yo form: Yo hablo

• Drop the O and add the opposite ending: Usted - ¡Hable!

• Ustedes - ¡Hablen!

Formation of the Ustedes Command

• Por Ejemplo

• To Eat - Comer

• Find the Yo form: Yo como

• Drop the O and add the opposite ending Usted - ¡Coma!

• Ustedes - ¡Coman!

Formation of the Ustedes Command

• Por Ejemplo

• To Open - Abrir

• Find the Yo form: Yo abro

• Drop the O and add the opposite ending: Usted - ¡Abra!

• Ustedes - ¡Abran!

Multiple Choice

_______ ustedes la basura. (sacar)

• Sacen

• Saca

Multiple Choice

_______ ustedes el piso. (barrer)

• Barran

• Barren

Multiple Choice

_______ ustedes las ventanas. (abrir)

• Abren

• Abran