almacenar Negative Imperative Conjugation
almacenar — to store
Use 'no almacenes' (tú) and 'no almacene' (usted) for negative commands, like 'no almacenes eso'.
almacenar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
You use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. For 'almacenar', it's a command to refrain from storing something.
Notes on almacenar in the Negative Imperative
Almacenar is regular in the negative imperative, which is formed using the present subjunctive. All forms require 'no' at the beginning.
Example Sentences
No almacenes comida caducada.
Do not store expired food.
tú
No almacenemos papeles importantes en el suelo.
Let's not store important papers on the floor.
nosotros
Por favor, no almacene su equipaje aquí.
Please, do not store your luggage here.
usted
No almacenéis productos inflamables cerca del fuego.
Do not store flammable products near the fire.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive form.
Correct: Use 'no almacenar' only for general prohibitions, not specific commands. For commands, use 'no almacenes' (tú) or 'no almacene' (usted).
Why: The negative imperative requires the present subjunctive conjugation.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the verb.
Why: The 'no' is essential for indicating a negative command.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: almaceno
Use the present 'almaceno', 'almacenas', 'almacena', 'almacenamos', 'almacenáis', 'almacenan' for current or habitual storage.
Preterite
yo: almacené
Use the preterite 'almacené', 'almacenaste', 'almacenó', 'almacenamos', 'almacenasteis', 'almacenaron' for completed storage actions.
Imperfect
yo: almacenaba
Use the imperfect 'almacenaba', 'almacenabas', 'almacenaba', 'almacenábamos', 'almacenabais', 'almacenaban' for past habits or ongoing storage.
Future
yo: almacenaré
Use the future 'almacenaré', 'almacenarás', 'almacenará', 'almacenaremos', 'almacenaréis', 'almacenarán' for future storage actions.
Conditional
yo: almacenaría
Use the conditional 'almacenaría', 'almacenarías', 'almacenaría', 'almacenaríamos', 'almacenaríais', 'almacenarían' for hypotheticals.
Present Subjunctive
yo: almacene
Use 'almacene' (él/ella/usted) or 'almacenes' (tú) after wishes, doubts, or emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: almacenara
Use the imperfect subjunctive (e.g., 'almacenara' or 'almacenase') for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: almacena
Use 'almacena' (tú) and 'almacene' (usted) for direct commands, like 'almacena tus cosas'.