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extender Negative Imperative Conjugation

extenderto spread

A2stem-changing (e-ie) -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

Negative commands for extender use the present subjunctive forms: no extiendas (tú), no extienda (usted), no extendáis (vosotros), no extiendan (ustedes).

extender Negative Imperative Forms

no extiendas
ustedno extienda
nosotrosno extendamos
vosotrosno extendáis
ustedesno extiendan

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to spread something (like a virus, a rumor, or a substance).

Notes on extender in the Negative Imperative

Exactly like the present subjunctive, the 'boot' forms have the e-ie change, but 'vosotros' and 'nosotros' do not.

Example Sentences

  • No extiendas rumores falsos.

    Don't spread false rumors.

  • No extendáis la masa demasiado.

    Don't spread the dough too much.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'no extiende' for a command.

    Correct: no extiendas

    Why: Negative commands must use the subjunctive ending -as for -er verbs.

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