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descubrir Negative Imperative Conjugation

descubrirto discover

A2regular (-ir) with an irregular past participle -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

The negative imperative of descubrir uses present subjunctive: no descubras, no descubra, no descubramos, no descubráis, no descubran.

descubrir Negative Imperative Forms

no descubras
ustedno descubra
nosotrosno descubramos
vosotrosno descubráis

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to reveal or find out something (e.g., 'Don't spoil the surprise!').

Notes on descubrir in the Negative Imperative

Descubrir is regular here, following the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no'.

Example Sentences

  • No descubras el final de la película.

    Don't reveal (spoil) the end of the movie.

  • No descubran el secreto todavía.

    Don't discover/reveal the secret yet.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • No descubramos la sorpresa antes de tiempo.

    Let's not discover the surprise ahead of time.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no descubre' for a negative command.

    Correct: no descubras

    Why: Negative commands must switch to the subjunctive; you cannot simply put 'no' in front of the affirmative command.

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