dominar Negative Imperative Conjugation
dominar — to master
Negative commands use the present subjunctive with 'no', like 'no domines' (you, informal) or 'no dominen' (you all, formal).
dominar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
This form is used to tell someone *not* to do something directly. For 'dominar', it's like saying 'Don't master this!' or 'Don't get too good at that!'
Notes on dominar in the Negative Imperative
All negative commands in Spanish use the present subjunctive. Thus, 'dominar' follows the regular present subjunctive pattern: no domines, no domine, no dominemos, no dominéis, no dominen.
Example Sentences
No domines los secretos de la magia, es peligroso.
Don't master the secrets of magic, it's dangerous.
tú
No dominemos la conversación, dejemos hablar a otros.
Let's not dominate the conversation, let others speak.
nosotros
Por favor, no dominen el espacio de baile.
Please, don't dominate the dance floor.
ustedes
No dominéis la discusión, escuchen las ideas de todos.
Don't dominate the discussion, listen to everyone's ideas.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: It should be 'No domines', not 'No dominar'.
Why: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood, not the infinitive form of the verb.
Mistake: Confusing 'no domines' (you, informal negative command) with 'no dominas' (you, informal present indicative).
Correct: 'No domines' is the command; 'no dominas' means 'you do not master'.
Why: The subjunctive form ('domines') is used for commands, while the indicative ('dominas') describes a current fact.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: domino
The present tense of dominar (domino, dominas, etc.) describes current actions, habits, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: dominé
The preterite of dominar is regular: dominé, dominaste, dominó, dominamos, dominasteis, dominaron, for completed past actions.
Imperfect
yo: dominaba
The imperfect of dominar (dominaba, dominabas, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past actions and background details.
Future
yo: dominaré
The future tense of dominar (dominaré, dominarás, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: dominaría
The conditional of dominar (dominaría, dominarías, etc.) is used for hypotheticals ('would'), polite requests, and future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: domine
The present subjunctive of dominar (domine, domines, etc.) follows expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: dominara
The imperfect subjunctive of dominar (dominara, dominaras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: domina
Use the imperative of dominar for direct commands like 'domina' (you, informal) or 'dominen' (you all, formal).