When giving respectful instructions—like to a judge, lawyer, or jury—use the formal usted and ustedes commands. Some essential verbs have irregular command forms. Here are the affirmative commands for ser (to be), ir (to go), and tener (to have):
| Infinitive | Usted Command | Ustedes Command |
|---|---|---|
| ser (to be) | sea | sean |
| ir (to go) | vaya | vayan |
| tener (to have) | tenga | tengan |
Here are the irregular usted commands in action:
| Have patience with the jury, lawyer. | Tenga paciencia con el jurado, abogado. |
| Go to the trial tomorrow, please. | Vaya al juicio mañana, por favor. |
| Be professional in the trial, please. | Sea profesional en el juicio, por favor. |
When addressing a group, use the ustedes form, which adds an -n:
| Be clear, lawyers. | Sean claros, abogados. |
| Go to the prison now. | Vayan a la prisión ahora. |
| Have the evidence ready for the case. | Tengan la prueba lista para el caso. |
These commands set a professional tone, perfect for navigating a trial:
| Lawyer, go to the trial because the law is clear. | Abogado, vaya al juicio porque la ley es clara. |
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