exprimir Negative Imperative Conjugation
exprimir — to squeeze
Use 'no exprimas' (don't squeeze) and similar forms for negative commands.
exprimir Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
You use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. It's formed by putting 'no' before the present subjunctive form. Examples include telling a child 'No exprimas la botella' (Don't squeeze the bottle) or advising a friend, 'No te exprimas tanto en el trabajo' (Don't stress yourself out so much at work).
Notes on exprimir in the Negative Imperative
Exprimir is regular in the negative imperative, as it follows the standard rule of using the present subjunctive. The 'vosotros' form requires an accent on the 'a' in 'no exprimáis'.
Example Sentences
No exprimas el limón con fuerza.
Don't squeeze the lemon hard.
tú
No exprimamos toda la energía en discusiones.
Let's not expend all our energy on arguments.
nosotros
Por favor, no exprima el tubo de pasta dental.
Please, don't squeeze the toothpaste tube.
usted
No exprimáis vuestra paciencia con ellos.
Don't exhaust your patience with them.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: It should be 'no exprimir', but the correct form is 'no exprimas' (for tú).
Why: Negative commands for tú, usted, ustedes, and nosotros use the present subjunctive. Vosotros uses the present subjunctive with an accent.
Mistake: Incorrect accent on the vosotros form.
Correct: The correct form is 'no exprimáis', not 'no exprimais'.
Why: The accent is needed on the 'a' to maintain the correct pronunciation and distinguish it.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: exprimo
The present tense of exprimir is regular: exprimo, exprimes, exprime, exprimimos, exprimís, exprimen.
Preterite
yo: exprimí
The preterite of exprimir is regular: exprimí, exprimiste, exprimió, exprimimos, exprimisteis, exprimieron.
Imperfect
yo: exprimía
The imperfect of exprimir is regular: exprimía, exprimías, exprimía, exprimíamos, exprimíais, exprimían.
Future
yo: exprimiré
The future tense of exprimir is regular: exprimiré, exprimirás, exprime, exprimiremos, exprimiréis, exprimirán.
Conditional
yo: exprimiría
The conditional of exprimir is regular: exprimiría, exprimirías, exprimiría, exprimiríamos, exprimiríais, exprimirían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: exprima
Used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion, like 'Espero que exprimas bien la fruta' (I hope you squeeze the fruit well).
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: exprimiera
Used for past hypotheticals or wishes, like 'Si exprimiera la naranja, habría más jugo' (If I squeezed the orange, there would be more juice).
Affirmative Imperative
yo: exprime
Use the imperative for direct commands like 'exprime la naranja' (squeeze the orange).