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asentar Negative Imperative Conjugation

asentarto settle

B1irregular (stem-changing) -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

The negative imperative uses the present subjunctive: no asientes, no asiente, no asentemos, no asentéis, no asienten.

asentar Negative Imperative Forms

no asientes
ustedno asiente
nosotrosno asentemos
vosotrosno asentéis
ustedesno asienten

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to record something yet or not to settle in a specific spot.

Notes on asentar in the Negative Imperative

Follows the present subjunctive rules: stem change 'ie' in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • No asientes el mueble todavía; el suelo está mojado.

    Don't set the furniture down yet; the floor is wet.

  • No asentemos el campamento aquí, parece peligroso.

    Let's not set up camp here; it looks dangerous.

    nosotros

  • No asienten falsas esperanzas.

    Don't establish (set) false hopes.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'no asienta' for the tú command.

    Correct: no asientes

    Why: Negative commands always use the subjunctive endings, not the indicative ones.

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