constar Negative Imperative Conjugation
constar — to consist of
The negative imperative of constar uses the present subjunctive, e.g., 'no constes' (tú) and 'no consten' (ustedes).
constar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative of constar to forbid something, like 'don't let it consist of...', though this is rare given the verb's meaning. It's more common to negate sentences where 'constar' appears.
Notes on constar in the Negative Imperative
All negative commands in Spanish use the present subjunctive. Therefore, constar follows the regular -ar verb pattern for the present subjunctive in its negative imperative forms.
Example Sentences
No constes que no sabes nada.
Don't claim that you know nothing.
tú
No conste en acta que no estuviste de acuerdo.
Let it not be recorded in the minutes that you disagreed.
usted
No consten rumores en el informe.
Let rumors not be included in the report.
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Confusing negative commands with other negative constructions.
Correct: Use 'no' followed by the present subjunctive form (e.g., 'no conste').
Why: Spanish grammar dictates that negative commands are formed using the present subjunctive.
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: The correct form is 'no constar' is incorrect; use 'no conste' or 'no constes'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is required for negative commands.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: consto
The present indicative of constar is regular: consto, constas, consta, constamos, constáis, constan.
Preterite
yo: consté
The preterite of constar is regular: consté, constaste, constó, constamos, constasteis, constaron.
Imperfect
yo: constaba
The imperfect of constar is regular: constaba, constabas, constaba, constábamos, constabais, constaban.
Future
yo: constaré
The future of constar is regular: constaré, constarás, constará, constaremos, constaréis, constarán.
Conditional
yo: constaría
The conditional of constar is regular: constaría, constarías, constaría, constaríamos, constaríais, constarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: conste
The present subjunctive of constar (conste, constes, constemos, consten) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: constara
The imperfect subjunctive of constar (constara/constase) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: consta
The imperative of constar is mostly regular, with commands like 'consta' (tú) and 'constad' (vosotros).