Command, not subjunctive?

Ruben V.B1Kwiziq community member

Command, not subjunctive?

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

Asked 2 months ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

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

Command, not subjunctive?

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

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