Nosotros Commands Page 182 – Chp. 4 – Realidades 3

Nosotros Commands There are two ways to suggest that others do some activity with you (Let´s…) You can use the construction Vamos a + infinitive. Vamos a hacer las paces. Let´s make up.

Nosotros Commands You can also use a command with a nosotros form. The nosotros command form is the same as the nosotros form of the present subjunctive. Resolvamos el conflicto. Let´s resolve the conflict. No reaccionemos tan rápido. Let´s not react so quickly.

Nosotros Commands Remember that stem-changing verbs whose infinitive ends in –ir have a stem change of e>i, or o>u in the nosotros form. Pidamos perdón por el malentendido. Let´s ask forgivenes for the misunderstanding. No durmamos al aire libre. Let´s not sleep outdoors.

Nosotros Commands The only exception is the verb ir (se), which uses the present indicative for the affirmative command only. Vamos ahora. Let's go now. but No vayamos a la tienda. Let's not go to the store.

Nosotros Commands Verbs whose infinitive ends in –car, -gar, and – zar have a spelling change in the nosotros form of the present subjunctive, and consequently of the nosotros command. No critiquemos a nuestros padres. Let´s not criticize our parents. Empecemos a pensar un poco en ellos. Let´s begin to think a little about them.

Nosotros Commands Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns are attached at the end of affirmative nosotros commands, but precede the negative nosotros command form. Celebramos la amistad. Celebrémosla. Let´s celebrate our friendship. Let´s celebrate it. Digámosle todo. No le mintamos. Let´s tell him everything. Let´s not lie to him.

Nosotros Commands When attaching reflexive or reciprocal pronouns at the end of an affirmative nosotros command, drop the final –s of the command before the pronoun. ¡Alegrémonos con sus éxitos! Let´s be happy about their success! Atrevámonos a darles nuestras opiniones. Let´s dare to give them our opinions.

Nosotros Commands Reflexive and Reciprocal Pronouns precede the command and are written after the negative word (no, nunca, tampoco, etc.) negative commands. No nos sentemos. Let's not sit down. No nos enojemos Let's not get mad.