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acabar Negative Imperative Conjugation

acabarto finish

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Quick answer:

Negative commands use the present subjunctive: no acabes, no acabe, no acabemos, no acabéis, no acaben.

acabar Negative Imperative Forms

no acabes
ustedno acabe
nosotrosno acabemos
vosotrosno acabéis

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to finish something yet.

Notes on acabar in the Negative Imperative

Acabar is regular. Negative commands are identical to the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No acabes la leche, por favor.

    Don't finish the milk, please.

  • No acaben el examen todavía.

    Don't finish the exam yet.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • No acabemos la reunión ahora.

    Let's not finish the meeting now.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the affirmative form 'acaba' for a negative command: 'no acaba'.

    Correct: no acabes

    Why: Negative 'tú' commands must use the subjunctive form, not the indicative.

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