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extrañar Negative Imperative Conjugation

extrañarto miss

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of extrañar uses the present subjunctive: no extrañes, no extrañe, no extrañemos, no extrañéis, no extrañen.

extrañar Negative Imperative Forms

no extrañes
ustedno extrañe
nosotrosno extrañemos
vosotrosno extrañéis
ustedesno extrañen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to be sad or not to miss something/someone (e.g., 'Don't miss me').

Notes on extrañar in the Negative Imperative

Extrañar is regular; it follows the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no'.

Example Sentences

  • No me extrañes, volveré pronto.

    Don't miss me, I'll be back soon.

  • No extrañe usted el pasado.

    Don't miss the past (formal).

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no extraña'.

    Correct: Use 'no extrañes' for the negative tú command.

    Why: Negative commands always use the subjunctive forms, not the indicative.

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