Estilo indirecto: órdenes y peticiones
Estilo indirecto: órdenes y peticiones means “Reporting a command: pedir/decir que + subjunctive (past → imperfect subjunctive)”. A direct command (Ven temprano) becomes a subordinate clause when reported: use a verb of asking/telling + que + subjunctive. Formation: verbo de petición + que + subjuntivo (imperfecto si el verbo va en pasado)
Reporting a command: pedir/decir que + subjunctive (past → imperfect subjunctive)
C1Formation
verbo de petición + que + subjuntivo (imperfecto si el verbo va en pasado)
Explanation
A direct command (Ven temprano) becomes a subordinate clause when reported: use a verb of asking/telling + que + subjunctive. If the reporting verb is present, present subjunctive: Me dice que venga. If it is past, the subjunctive shifts to the imperfect: Me dijo que viniera temprano (he told me to come early). Common verbs: pedir, decir (as an order), rogar, aconsejar, recomendar, exigir.
Examples
Note
Direct: Ven. Reported present: Dice que vengas. Reported past: Dijo que vinieras.
FAQ
Estilo indirecto: órdenes y peticiones — what does it mean and how is it used?
Reporting a command: pedir/decir que + subjunctive (past → imperfect subjunctive). A direct command (Ven temprano) becomes a subordinate clause when reported: use a verb of asking/telling + que + subjunctive. If the reporting verb is present, present subjunctive: Me dice que venga. If it is past, the subjunctive shifts to the imperfect: Me dijo que viniera temprano (he told me to come early). Common verbs: pedir, decir (as an order), rogar, aconsejar, recomendar, exigir.
Estilo indirecto: órdenes y peticiones — how do you form it?
verbo de petición + que + subjuntivo (imperfecto si el verbo va en pasado)
Estilo indirecto: órdenes y peticiones — any usage notes?
Direct: Ven. Reported present: Dice que vengas. Reported past: Dijo que vinieras.