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desear Negative Imperative Conjugation

desearto wish

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of desear uses 'no' plus the present subjunctive forms: no desees, no desee, etc.

desear Negative Imperative Forms

no desees
ustedno desee
nosotrosno deseemos
vosotrosno deseéis
ustedesno deseen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to wish for something, such as 'Don't wish for bad things' or 'Don't wish for the impossible'.

Notes on desear in the Negative Imperative

Desear is regular. All forms are identical to the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no'.

Example Sentences

  • No desees el mal a nadie.

    Don't wish ill on anyone.

  • No deseen cosas que no pueden tener.

    Don't wish for things you cannot have.

    ustedes

  • No deseemos lo que no nos pertenece.

    Let's not wish for what doesn't belong to us.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'no desea' for the negative tú command.

    Correct: no desees

    Why: All negative commands must use the subjunctive forms.

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