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ayudar Negative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of ayudar uses the present subjunctive: no ayudes, no ayude, no ayudemos, no ayudéis, no ayuden.

ayudar Negative Imperative Forms

no ayudes
ustedno ayude
nosotrosno ayudemos
vosotrosno ayudéis
ustedesno ayuden

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to help, perhaps because you want to do it yourself or they might make it worse.

Notes on ayudar in the Negative Imperative

Ayudar is regular; negative commands always match the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No ayudes a Juan, él tiene que aprender solo.

    Don't help Juan, he has to learn on his own.

  • No ayuden a ese hombre, es una trampa.

    Don't help that man, it's a trap.

    ustedes

  • Por favor, no ayude todavía; espere mi señal.

    Please, don't help yet; wait for my signal.

    usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no ayuda' for a negative command.

    Correct: No ayudes.

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

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