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escuchar Negative Imperative Conjugation

escucharto listen to

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of escuchar uses the present subjunctive: no escuches, no escuche, no escuchemos, no escuchéis, no escuchen.

escuchar Negative Imperative Forms

no escuches
ustedno escuche
nosotrosno escuchemos
vosotrosno escuchéis
ustedesno escuchen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to listen to something, like bad advice or a spoiler for a movie.

Notes on escuchar in the Negative Imperative

Escuchar is regular. All forms are identical to the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No escuches sus mentiras.

    Don't listen to his lies.

  • No escuche esa estación de radio, es muy mala.

    Don't listen to that radio station, it's very bad.

    usted

  • Chicos, no escuchen música tan alta.

    Guys, don't listen to music so loud.

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: no escucha (for tú command).

    Correct: no escuches

    Why: Negative 'tú' commands must use the subjunctive ending (-es), not the indicative ending (-a).

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