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apostar Negative Imperative Conjugation

apostarto bet

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Quick answer:

Negative commands use the present subjunctive forms: no apuestes, no apueste, no apostemos, no apostéis, no apuesten.

apostar Negative Imperative Forms

no apuestes
ustedno apueste
nosotrosno apostemos
vosotrosno apostéis
ustedesno apuesten

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to bet or to advise against taking a risk.

Notes on apostar in the Negative Imperative

Follows the present subjunctive pattern: stem change (o > ue) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • No apuestes lo que no tienes.

    Don't bet what you don't have.

  • No apostéis en ese sitio, es peligroso.

    Don't (you guys) bet in that place; it's dangerous.

    vosotros

  • No apueste más dinero hoy.

    Don't bet any more money today.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no apuesta' for a negative command.

    Correct: The correct form is 'no apuestes'.

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

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