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cubrir Negative Imperative Conjugation

cubrirto cover

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Quick answer:

Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive: no cubras, no cubra, no cubramos, no cubráis, no cubran.

cubrir Negative Imperative Forms

no cubras
ustedno cubra
nosotrosno cubramos
vosotrosno cubráis
ustedesno cubran

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to cover something, such as 'Don't cover the radiator'.

Notes on cubrir in the Negative Imperative

Regularly follows the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No cubras el pastel todavía, está caliente.

    Don't cover the cake yet, it's hot.

  • No cubran los ventiladores.

    Don't cover the fans.

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no cubre'.

    Correct: No cubras.

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

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