EXP: Gramática Lesson - Indirect Commands, Part 1 - que commands

Indirect Commands, Part 1 - que commands

Indirect commands are often used for giving commands through a third party or to an unspecified recipient. You'll see them used in signs, instructions, and recipes. There are two kinds of indirect commands: que commands and infinitive commands.

Que Commands

The formula for que commands is:

• que + present subjunctive

Be sure to review the formation of the present subjunctive. Download the Spanish Subjunctive Review Links to an external site. handout as a resource for extra review.

Here are some examples of que commands. Notice how they follow the above formula.

• Que pase.
  • Let him in.
• Que no vea mi madre.
  • Don't let my mother see.
• Que lo haga.
  • Have him do it.
• Que me llamen.
  • Have them call me.
• Que venga el cliente.
  • Have the client come in.
• Que tenga un buen día.
  • Have a good day.
• Que se ponga Anita la camisa negra.
  • Have Anita wear the black shirt.

Practice Activity

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