describa

Describa is a form of the Spanish verb describir, meaning to describe. It is used as the present subjunctive third-person singular, and as the formal second-person singular imperative (usted) of the verb. As present subjunctive, it appears in clauses that express doubt, desire, necessity, or emotion, such as “Es importante que él describa el incidente.” As a formal command, it is used to address a single person politely: “Describa lo ocurrido, por favor.”

Grammatically, describir is a regular -ir verb. Its present subjunctive forms follow the standard endings for -ir verbs in the present: describa, describas, describa, describamos, describáis, describan. The corresponding imperative for usted is identical to the present subjunctive form: describa. Other familiar forms include usted describe, tú describes, nosotros describimos, vosotros describís, ellos describen, and imperfect subjunctive forms such as describiera or describiese.

Etymology traces describir to Latin describere, from de- (often marking separation or removal) and scribere (to write). The verb and its forms share roots with related words in Romance languages that express the act of describing or recording something.

In usage, describa appears primarily in formal or written Spanish, where clear description is required in instruction, reporting, or analysis. It is common in academic, legal, or professional contexts, and in polite requests directed to a single person. It should not be confused with the uninflected noun or with other spellings in non-Spanish languages.

See also: Describir, Spanish verb conjugation, Subjunctive mood.