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"Que hago" is a form of "que hago", a phrase which is often translated as "I make". "Imperativos" is a form of "imperativo", a noun which is often translated as "imperative". Learn more about the difference between "que hago" and "imperativos" below.
que hago(
keh
ah
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goh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I do
Hacer la clase de investigación que hago te enfrenta con cuestiones éticas de todo tipo.Doing the research I do faces you with ethical issues of all kinds.
el imperativo(
eem
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peh
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rah
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tee
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boh
)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.
