Por favor, añade tu firma aquí antes de entregar el formulario.

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Breakdown of Por favor, añade tu firma aquí antes de entregar el formulario.

• el: the
• antes de: before
• tu: your
• la firma: the signature
• añadir: to add
• aquí: here
• entregar: to turn in
• el formulario: the form

Questions & Answers about Por favor, añade tu firma aquí antes de entregar el formulario.

Why is por favor placed at the beginning of the sentence? Can it go elsewhere?

You can place por favor at the beginning or at the end of a request without changing its essential meaning. For example, you could say Añade tu firma aquí antes de entregar el formulario, por favor. The position might slightly affect the tone but it remains polite in both cases.

Is añade an imperative form?

Yes. Añade is the second-person singular (tú) imperative form of añadir. It is used to tell someone informally to “add” something.

Why do we see tu firma here instead of su firma?

Because the sentence uses the informal imperative añade, it’s addressing the listener with the informal “tú.” Therefore, tu firma matches that level of informality. If you wanted to be formal, you would switch to añada and su firma.

What is the difference between antes de entregar and antes de que entregues?

When you say antes de entregar, you use the infinitive form (entregar), which doesn’t explicitly mention who is delivering the form. If you choose antes de que entregues, then you must use the subjunctive (entregues). Both versions are correct grammatically, but the infinitive construction is more direct and common in instructions.

How should I pronounce the “d” in añade in Spanish from Spain?

In most of Spain, the “d” in añade is often pronounced softly, sounding somewhat like the “th” in the English word “this.” It’s a softer sound because it appears between vowels. Some regional variations might pronounce it a bit differently, but a gentle “d” is the standard.