argumentar Negative Imperative Conjugation
argumentar — to argue
Use negative commands like 'no argumentes' (you, informal) or 'no argumente' (you, formal) by adding 'no' to the present subjunctive.
argumentar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
This is for telling someone *not* to do something. For 'argumentar', you might say 'No argumentes si no tienes pruebas' (Don't argue if you don't have proof).
Notes on argumentar in the Negative Imperative
The negative imperative for 'argumentar' is formed by taking the present subjunctive forms and adding 'no'. It's regular in this sense, following the standard pattern for negative commands.
Example Sentences
No argumentes con tus padres sobre eso.
Don't argue with your parents about that.
tú
No argumenten sin escuchar primero.
Don't argue without listening first.
ustedes
No argumentemos cosas que no sabemos.
Let's not argue about things we don't know.
nosotros
No argumente sin tener toda la información.
Do not argue without having all the information.
usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive after 'no'.
Correct: Use 'no argumentar' only in specific cases like after 'dejar de' (stop doing), but for direct commands, use the subjunctive: 'no argumentes'.
Why: Direct negative commands require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting 'no' when giving a negative command.
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: argumento
The present tense of argumentar is regular: argumento, argumentas, argumenta, argumentamos, argumentáis, argumentan.
Preterite
yo: argumenté
The preterite of argumentar is regular: argumenté, argumentaste, argumentó, argumentamos, argumentasteis, argumentaron.
Imperfect
yo: argumentaba
The imperfect of argumentar is regular: argumentaba, argumentabas, argumentaba, argumentábamos, argumentabais, argumentaban.
Future
yo: argumentaré
The future tense of argumentar is regular: argumentaré, argumentarás, argumentará, argumentaremos, argumentaréis, argumentarán.
Conditional
yo: argumentaría
The conditional of argumentar is regular: argumentaría, argumentarías, argumentaría, argumentaríamos, argumentaríais, argumentarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: argumente
Use the present subjunctive (e.g., 'argumente', 'argumentes') after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: argumentara
Use the imperfect subjunctive (e.g., 'argumentara', 'argumentase') for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: argumenta
Use the imperative to give direct commands like 'argumenta' (you, informal) or 'argumente' (you, formal).