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acoger Negative Imperative Conjugation

acogerto welcome

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative for acoger always uses 'j': no acojas, no acoja, no acojamos, no acojáis, no acojan.

acoger Negative Imperative Forms

no acojas
ustedno acoja
nosotrosno acojamos
vosotrosno acojáis
ustedesno acojan

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use these forms to tell someone NOT to welcome or take something in.

Notes on acoger in the Negative Imperative

Since negative commands are identical to the present subjunctive, they all feature the 'j' spelling change.

Example Sentences

  • No acojas malas influencias en tu vida.

    Don't welcome bad influences into your life.

  • No acojamos esa propuesta todavía.

    Let's not accept that proposal yet.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no acogas'.

    Correct: no acojas

    Why: Negative commands use subjunctive endings. 'G' before 'a' would be a hard 'g' sound, so 'j' is required.

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