Command, not subjunctive?

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Command, not subjunctive?

In the example: “ Dígame? - Hola, ¿puedo hablar con Juan?” isn’t “dígame” the imperative, not subjuntive?

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Conjugate yo-go verbs in the present subjunctive in Spanish (El Presente de Subjuntivo)"

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InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher

Hola Ruben

The verbal form "diga" in "dígame" is both the imperative (command) and the present subjunctive. When we use a command in the usted form, the conjugation is the same as the present subjunctive. Here's a lesson with information about it:

Forming the imperative for usted/ustedes/nosotros/nosotras (affirmative and negative commands)

I hope it clarifies it.

Saludos cordiales

Inma

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Ruben V. asked:

Command, not subjunctive?

In the example: “ Dígame? - Hola, ¿puedo hablar con Juan?” isn’t “dígame” the imperative, not subjuntive?

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