apoderar Negative Imperative Conjugation
apoderar — to empower
Use 'no' + present subjunctive for negative commands with apoderar, like 'don't empower!'.
apoderar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Negative commands are formed using 'no' followed by the present subjunctive. So, 'no apoderes' means 'don't empower' (addressing 'tú'), and 'no apoderen' means 'don't empower' (addressing 'ustedes' or 'ellos/ellas'). It's used to forbid an action.
Notes on apoderar in the Negative Imperative
Apoderar is regular in its negative imperative forms, as they are simply the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no'.
Example Sentences
No apoderes a nadie que no lo merezca.
Don't empower anyone who doesn't deserve it.
tú
No apoderemos a quienes abusan del poder.
Let's not empower those who abuse power.
nosotros
No apoderen a los dictadores, apoyen la democracia.
Don't empower dictators, support democracy.
No apoderéis a los que quieren dividirnos.
Don't empower those who want to divide us.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'no apoderar' instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'no apoderes' (tú), 'no apodere' (usted), etc.
Why: Negative commands in Spanish require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the subjunctive verb for a negative command.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: apodero
The present tense of apoderar (apadero, apoderas, apodera...) describes current or habitual actions of empowering or taking control.
Preterite
yo: apoderé
The preterite of apoderar (apoderé, apoderaste, apoderó...) describes completed past actions of taking control or empowering.
Imperfect
yo: apoderaba
The imperfect of apoderar (apoderaba, apoderabas, apoderaba...) describes past habits, ongoing actions, or background settings of empowering or taking control.
Future
yo: apoderaré
The future tense of apoderar (apoderaré, apoderarás, apoderará...) indicates future actions of empowering or taking control.
Conditional
yo: apoderaría
The conditional of apoderar (apoderaría, apoderarías, apoderaría...) expresses hypothetical empowerment or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: apodere
The present subjunctive of apoderar (apodere, apoderes, etc.) is used after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, and uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: apoderara
The imperfect subjunctive of apoderar (apoderara/apoderase) expresses past wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: apodera
Use the imperative of apoderar for direct commands like 'empower!' or 'let's empower!'.