To form an Ud. or Uds. command, drop the -o of the present-tense yo form and add -e and -en for -ar verbs and -a and -an for -er and -ir verbs.
Regular Ud. and Uds. commands
preparar: prepare(n) - prepare
comer: coma(n) - eat
servir: sirva(n) - serve
Irregular Ud. and Uds. commands
dar: dé, den - give
estar: esté, estén - be
poner: ponga, pongan - put
ir: vaya, vayan - go
ser: sea, sean - be
tener: tenga, tengan - have
traer: traiga, traigan - bring
Using por in sentences
To indicate length of time or distance
To indicate movement through, along, or around
To indicate an exchange of one thing for another
To indicate reason or motive
To indicate a substitution or action on someone's behalf
To indicate means of communication or transportation
Vocabulario adicional
Foods
aceite de oliva - olive oil
ají - pepper, a hot sauce made with this pepper
apio - celery
calamares - squid
chorizo - sausage
ciruela - plum
cordero - lamb
espárragos - asparagus
espinacas - spinach
fruta de estación - seasonal fruit
hígado - liver
langosta - lobster
pepino - cucumber
ternera - veal
toronja - grapefruit
Tastes
agrio(a) - bitter
cocido(a) - cooked
crudo(a) - raw
jugoso(a) - juicy
salado(a) - salty
Cultural insight (Comida al aire libre)
Un puesto se vende perritos calientes en Nueva York.
Throughout the Spanish-speaking world vendors and food stands make it clear: outdoor eating is very popular among the people. From tamales in Mexico to churros in Spain to fresh fruit anywhere eating outdoors is a favorite. Some dishes are also served with main dishes, such as rice and beans. Eating outdoors is popular among locals because the food is cheap, delicious, and usually prepared faster than at restaurants.
