In the example: “ Dígame? - Hola, ¿puedo hablar con Juan?” isn’t “dígame” the imperative, not subjuntive?
Command, not subjunctive?
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Ruben V.Kwiziq community member
Command, not subjunctive?
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Conjugate yo-go verbs in the present subjunctive in Spanish (El Presente de Subjuntivo)"
Asked 10 months ago

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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