arañar Negative Imperative Conjugation
arañar — to scratch
Negative commands for arañar, like 'don't scratch!'.
arañar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. It's formed using the present subjunctive with 'no'.
Notes on arañar in the Negative Imperative
Arañar is regular in the negative imperative, following the standard pattern of using the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
No arañes el mueble nuevo.
Don't scratch the new furniture.
tú
No arañemos la pintura.
Let's not scratch the paint.
nosotros
No arañen a la pobre gata.
Don't scratch the poor cat.
ustedes
No arañéis al perro, está asustado.
Don't scratch the dog, he's scared.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Always use the present subjunctive form after 'no' for negative commands (e.g., 'no arañes', not 'no arañas').
Why: This is a fundamental rule for negative commands in Spanish.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Ensure the 'no' comes directly before the subjunctive verb.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: araño
Scratching happening now, habitually, or generally.
Preterite
yo: arañé
Completed actions of scratching in the past.
Imperfect
yo: arañaba
Ongoing or habitual scratching in the past.
Future
yo: arañaré
The future action of scratching.
Conditional
yo: arañaría
What would happen if one were to scratch.
Present Subjunctive
yo: arañe
Wishes, doubts, or emotions about scratching happening now or in the future.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: arañara
Hypothetical or past wishes/doubts about scratching.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: araña
Commands like 'scratch!' or 'let's scratch!' for arañar.