bombear Negative Imperative Conjugation
bombear — to pump
Use 'no bombees' (tú) and 'no bombeen' (ustedes) for negative commands.
bombear Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Negative commands always use the present subjunctive. Use 'no bombees' to tell one person 'don't pump!', 'no bombeéis' to tell a group informally in Spain, and 'no bombee'/'no bombeemos'/'no bombeen' for others.
Notes on bombear in the Negative Imperative
Bombear is regular in the negative imperative, following the present subjunctive pattern.
Example Sentences
No bombees tanta agua de golpe, puede dañar la bomba.
Don't pump so much water at once, it could damage the pump.
tú
No bombeéis la piscina si no estáis seguros del nivel.
Don't pump the pool if you're not sure about the level.
vosotros
Por favor, no bombee el líquido corrosivo directamente.
Please, don't pump the corrosive liquid directly.
usted
No bombeemos más hasta que el técnico revise la máquina.
Let's not pump more until the technician checks the machine.
nosotros
No bombeen aire si la presión es ya muy alta.
Don't pump air if the pressure is already too high.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive with 'no'.
Correct: Always use the present subjunctive form after 'no' for commands.
Why: Spanish uses the subjunctive for negative commands.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Ensure 'no' precedes the subjunctive verb.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make it a negative command.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: bombeo
The present tense 'bombeo' describes habitual actions or things happening now.
Preterite
yo: bombeé
The preterite of bombear is regular: bombeé, bombeaste, bombeó, bombeamos, bombeasteis, bombearon.
Imperfect
yo: bombeaba
The imperfect 'bombeaba' describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: bombearé
The future tense 'bombearé' indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: bombearía
The conditional 'bombearía' expresses hypothetical actions ('would pump').
Present Subjunctive
yo: bombee
Use 'bombeemos' (nosotros) and 'bombeemos' (ustedes) after wishes, doubts, or emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: bombeara
The imperfect subjunctive 'bombeara' or 'bombeara' expresses hypothetical past actions or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: bombea
Use 'bombea' (tú) and 'bombeen' (ustedes) for direct commands.