deambular Negative Imperative Conjugation
deambular — to wander
Negative commands for deambular use the present subjunctive, like 'no deambules' (tú) or 'no deambulen' (ustedes).
deambular Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. For 'deambular,' it's usually to prevent aimless wandering or getting lost.
Notes on deambular in the Negative Imperative
All negative commands in Spanish are formed using the present subjunctive. So, 'deambular' follows the regular present subjunctive pattern: no deambules, no deambule, no deambulemos, no deambuléis, no deambulen.
Example Sentences
No deambules solo por la noche en esa zona.
Don't wander alone at night in that area.
tú
No deambulen sin rumbo; busquen la salida.
Don't wander aimlessly; look for the exit.
ustedes
No deambuléis por los pasillos después de la medianoche.
Don't wander the halls after midnight.
vosotros
No deambule por aquí sin permiso.
Do not wander around here without permission.
usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive with 'no'.
Correct: Use 'no deambules' or 'no deambule'.
Why: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood, not the infinitive.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the subjunctive verb for a negative command.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make it a negative command.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: deambulo
The present tense of deambular (deambulo) describes current or habitual wandering.
Preterite
yo: deambulé
The preterite of deambular is regular: deambulé, deambulaste, deambuló, deambulamos, deambulasteis, deambularon.
Imperfect
yo: deambulaba
The imperfect of deambular (deambulaba) describes habitual or ongoing past wandering.
Future
yo: deambularé
The future tense of deambular (deambularé) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: deambularía
The conditional of deambular (deambularía) expresses hypothetical 'would' situations.
Present Subjunctive
yo: deambule
The present subjunctive of deambular (deambule) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: deambulara
The imperfect subjunctive of deambular (deambulase/deambulara) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: deambula
Use the imperative of deambular for direct commands like 'deambula' (tú) or 'deambulen' (ustedes).