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ejercer Negative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of ejercer always uses the 'z' spelling change: no ejerzas, no ejerza, no ejerzamos, no ejerzáis, no ejerzan.

ejercer Negative Imperative Forms

no ejerzas
ustedno ejerza
nosotrosno ejerzamos
vosotrosno ejerzáis
ustedesno ejerzan

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to practice a profession or NOT to exert pressure/influence.

Notes on ejercer in the Negative Imperative

Since all negative commands use the present subjunctive forms, they all feature the 'z' to maintain the soft 's' sound.

Example Sentences

  • No ejerzas demasiada presión sobre el niño.

    Don't exert too much pressure on the child.

  • No ejerzan la violencia bajo ninguna circunstancia.

    Do not exercise violence under any circumstances.

  • No ejerzamos el mando sin consultar al equipo.

    Let's not exercise command without consulting the team.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no ejerce' for the negative tú command.

    Correct: no ejerzas

    Why: Negative commands must use the subjunctive forms, not the indicative.

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