contagiar Negative Imperative Conjugation
contagiar — to infect
Use 'no contagies' (tú) for negative commands, based on the present subjunctive.
contagiar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
This form is used to tell someone *not* to do something. For 'contagiar,' it means telling someone not to spread something, like a rumor or an illness.
Notes on contagiar in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands in Spanish are formed using the present subjunctive. Contagiar is regular here, so 'no contagies' (tú) follows the standard pattern.
Example Sentences
No contagies ese pesimismo.
Don't spread that pessimism.
tú
Por favor, no contagie la gripe en la oficina.
Please, don't spread the flu in the office.
usted
No contagiéis malas ideas.
Don't spread bad ideas.
vosotros
No contagiemos el pánico.
Let's not spread panic.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'no contagiar' is incorrect; it should be 'no contagies' (tú) or 'no contagie' (usted).
Why: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood, not the infinitive.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the subjunctive verb for negative commands.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: contagio
Use the regular present tense 'contagio', 'contagias', 'contagia' for current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: contagié
Use the regular preterite 'contagié', 'contagiaste', 'contagió' for completed past actions.
Imperfect
yo: contagiaba
Use imperfect 'contagiaba' for ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: contagiaré
Use the future 'contagiaré', 'contagiarás' for actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: contagiaría
Use conditional 'contagiaría' for hypotheticals ('would') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: contagie
Use present subjunctive like 'contagie' after doubts, wishes, or emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: contagiara
The imperfect subjunctive, like 'contagiara' or 'contagiase', is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: contagia
Use imperative forms like 'contagia' (tú) for direct commands.