apuñalar Negative Imperative Conjugation
apuñalar — to stab
Negative commands for apuñalar use the present subjunctive: no apuñales (tú), no apuñale (usted), no apuñalemos (nosotros), no apuñalen (ustedes), no apuñales (vosotros).
apuñalar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
These are used to tell someone *not* to do something. Because 'apuñalar' is a strong verb, negative commands are usually hypothetical or part of a strong warning, like 'Don't stab yourself!'
Notes on apuñalar in the Negative Imperative
Apuñalar is regular in the negative imperative. All negative commands in Spanish are formed using the present subjunctive mood preceded by 'no'.
Example Sentences
No apuñales al perro, es manso.
Don't stab the dog, it's tame.
tú
No apuñale la bolsa de basura, solo tírela.
Don't stab the trash bag, just throw it away.
usted
No apuñalemos la tarta, esperemos al cumpleañero.
Let's not stab the cake, let's wait for the birthday person.
nosotros
No apuñalen el globo, es para la fiesta.
Don't stab the balloon, it's for the party.
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'no apuñalar' only in specific structures like 'prohibido no apuñalar', but for direct commands, use the subjunctive: 'no apuñales'.
Why: Direct negative commands require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the subjunctive verb for negative commands.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: apuñalo
The present tense of apuñalar describes habitual actions or things happening now: apuñalo, apuñalas, apuñala, apuñalamos, apuñaláis, apuñalan.
Preterite
yo: apuñalé
The preterite of apuñalar is regular: apuñalé, apuñalaste, apuñaló, apuñalamos, apuñalasteis, apuñalaron.
Imperfect
yo: apuñalaba
The imperfect of apuñalar describes ongoing or habitual past actions: apuñalaba, apuñalabas, apuñalaba, apuñalábamos, apuñalabais, apuñalaban.
Future
yo: apuñalaré
The future tense of apuñalar indicates future actions: apuñalaré, apuñalarás, apuñalará, apuñalaremos, apuñaréis, apuñalarán.
Conditional
yo: apuñalaría
The conditional of apuñalar expresses hypotheticals ('would stab'): apuñalaría, apuñalarías, apuñalaría, apuñalaríamos, apuñalaríais, apuñalarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: apuñale
Present subjunctive for apuñalar expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions: apuñale (yo/él/ella/usted), apuñales (tú), apuñalemos (nosotros), apuñalen (ellos/ellas/ustedes).
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: apuñalara
The imperfect subjunctive of apuñalar expresses past hypotheticals or wishes: apuñalara, apuñalaras, apuñaláramos, apuñalaran.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: apuñala
Commands in the imperative for apuñalar: apuñala (tú), apuñale (usted), apuñalemos (nosotros), apuñalen (ustedes), apuñala (vosotros).