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What is the best translation for command

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“I command you to go”, “or I command you to stay”, or “I command you to keep quite.” I am looking for the best word to express authority.
I am looking at “mandar” “ordenar” or “exigir” or another word

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updated Dec 15, 2011
posted by laniermar

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Te ordeno que te vayas, or Te ordeno que te quedes, or Te ordeno que te calles. You can change ordeno for exijo but no mando (mandar) ---- ¡Te ordeno que dejes a mis hijos quietos!

updated Dec 15, 2011
edited by farallon7
posted by farallon7
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In English, "demand" or "order" are the better words to use here, as in:
"I demand that you leave my children", or "I order you to leave my children"'
"I demand that you stay out", or "I order you to stay out"
"I demand that you keep quiet" or "I order you to keep quiet"

Muchos saludos/Best regards,

Moe

updated Dec 14, 2011
posted by Moe
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I would just say "Go You! Go Away!"( ¡Vete! ¡Vaya! ) rather than "I command you to go." I would just say " Shut Up!" or "Be Quiet!"( ¡Callate! or ¡Tranquila!) rather than saying "I command you to keep quiet." I dont know how to say "stay" but I can say "Sit You"( ¡Sientate!).

updated Dec 14, 2011
posted by swtw1219
That is Good but I am looking for something like. Hey devil, I command you to leave my children alone. - laniermar, Dec 14, 2011
Then, stick with my suggestion! That is the perfect way to say it! - farallon7, Dec 14, 2011