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evadir Negative Imperative Conjugation

evadirto evade

B1regular -ir★★★
Quick answer:

No evadas, no evadamos, no evadan, no evadáis are negative commands for 'evade'.

evadir Negative Imperative Forms

no evadas
ustedno evada
nosotrosno evadamos
vosotrosno evadáis
ustedesno evadan

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. For 'evadir', these forms are created using the present subjunctive with 'no'.

Notes on evadir in the Negative Imperative

Evadir is regular in the negative imperative, following the standard pattern of using the present subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • No evadas la conversación, por favor.

    Don't evade the conversation, please.

  • No evada las responsabilidades.

    Don't evade your responsibilities.

    usted

  • No evadamos el problema.

    Let's not evade the problem.

    nosotros

  • No evadan las preguntas difíciles.

    Don't evade the difficult questions.

  • No evadáis el tema.

    Don't evade the topic.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.

    Correct: Use 'no evades' for 'tú' but 'no evadas'.

    Why: Negative commands in Spanish use the present subjunctive, not the infinitive or present indicative.

  • Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.

    Correct: Always include 'no' before the verb in negative commands.

    Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative.

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