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"Imperativo" is a noun which is often translated as "imperative", and "bailar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to dance". Learn more about the difference between "imperativo" and "bailar" below.
el imperativo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (need)
a. imperative
Acabar con la corrupción es un imperativo político en este país.To bring an end to corruption is a political imperative in this country.
2. (grammar)
a. imperative
Hay que usar el imperativo cuando quieres dar una orden.You must use the imperative when you want to give an order.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (imposing)
a. commanding
El publicista decidió incluir en el anuncio una llamada a la acción con tono imperativo.The publicist decided to include a call to action with a commanding tone in the advertisement.
4. (necessary)
a. imperative
Es imperativo reducir el número de alumnos en cada clase.It's imperative that we reduce the number of students in each class.
5. (grammar)
a. imperative
La semana pasada aprendimos el modo imperativo para situaciones informales.Last week we learned the imperative mood for informal situations.
bailar(
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lahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be loose
Debo de haber perdido peso porque me bailan los pantalones.I must have lost weight, because my trousers are loose.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to dance
Ella baila salsa y bachata y está aprendiendo kizomba.She dances salsa and bachata and she's learning kizomba.
