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dejar Negative Imperative Conjugation

dejarto leave

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of dejar uses the subjunctive: no dejes, no dejéis, no deje, no dejemos, no dejen.

dejar Negative Imperative Forms

no dejes
ustedno deje
nosotrosno dejemos
vosotrosno dejéis
ustedesno dejen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to leave something or not to stop doing something.

Notes on dejar in the Negative Imperative

Dejar is regular in the negative imperative, following the standard present subjunctive endings.

Example Sentences

  • No dejes la luz encendida.

    Don't leave the light on.

  • No deje de leer este libro.

    Don't stop reading this book.

    usted

  • No dejéis que se escape el perro.

    Don't let the dog escape.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: no deja

    Correct: no dejes

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

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