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enseñar Negative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of enseñar uses present subjunctive forms: no enseñes, no enseñe, no enseñemos, no enseñéis, no enseñen.

enseñar Negative Imperative Forms

no enseñes
ustedno enseñe
nosotrosno enseñemos
vosotrosno enseñéis
ustedesno enseñen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to show or teach something (e.g., 'Don't show him the surprise!').

Notes on enseñar in the Negative Imperative

Fully regular; simply add 'no' before the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No me enseñes el regalo todavía.

    Don't show me the gift yet.

  • No enseñéis el secreto a nadie.

    Don't (you all) show the secret to anyone.

    vosotros

  • No enseñe esa parte del video, por favor.

    Don't show that part of the video, please.

    usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: No enseña.

    Correct: No enseñes

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

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