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asumir Negative Imperative Conjugation

asumirto take on

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative uses the present subjunctive: no asumas, no asuma, no asumamos, no asumáis, no asuman.

asumir Negative Imperative Forms

no asumas
ustedno asuma
nosotrosno asumamos
vosotrosno asumáis
ustedesno asuman

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to take on a task or NOT to make an assumption.

Notes on asumir in the Negative Imperative

Always identical to the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No asumas que voy a pagar yo.

    Don't assume that I am going to pay.

  • No asuma tantos riesgos, señor.

    Don't take so many risks, sir.

  • No asumamos deudas innecesarias.

    Let's not take on unnecessary debts.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: No asume

    Correct: No asuma

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

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