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actuar Negative Imperative Conjugation

actuarto act

A2regular (with accent shift) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The negative imperative uses present subjunctive forms: no actúes, no actúe, no actuemos, no actuéis, no actúen.

actuar Negative Imperative Forms

no actúes
ustedno actúe
nosotrosno actuemos
vosotrosno actuéis
ustedesno actúen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to behave a certain way or NOT to perform yet.

Notes on actuar in the Negative Imperative

The accent shift on the 'u' remains for 'tú', 'usted', and 'ustedes'.

Example Sentences

  • No actúes de esa manera.

    Don't act that way.

  • No actúen sin pensar.

    Don't act without thinking.

  • No actuemos por miedo.

    Let's not act out of fear.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the affirmative form 'no actúa'.

    Correct: no actúes

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

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