fascinar Negative Imperative Conjugation
fascinar — to fascinate
Negative commands like 'no fascinen' (ustedes) use the present subjunctive with 'no'.
fascinar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. For 'fascinar,' it's like saying 'don't fascinate' someone or something.
Notes on fascinar in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands in Spanish always use the present subjunctive form, preceded by 'no'. So, 'fascinar' follows the regular present subjunctive pattern.
Example Sentences
No fascinen a los niños con historias de miedo.
Don't fascinate the children with scary stories.
Tú, no fascinas con esa actitud.
You, don't fascinate (people) with that attitude.
tú
No fascine al jefe con excusas.
Don't fascinate the boss with excuses.
usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'no fascinar' for commands with 'ustedes' or 'ellos', not 'no fascinen'.
Why: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood, not the infinitive.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Make sure to include 'no' before the subjunctive verb.
Why: Spanish negative commands require 'no' to negate the action.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: fascino
Use the present tense ('fascino', 'fascina') for current actions, habits, or general truths about fascination.
Preterite
yo: fasciné
Use the preterite ('fasciné', 'fascinó') for completed actions in the past, like something that fascinated you once.
Imperfect
yo: fascinaba
Use the imperfect ('fascinaba') for ongoing past actions or descriptions, like how something used to fascinate you.
Future
yo: fascinaré
The future tense ('fascinaré', 'fascinará') is for actions that will happen or to express probability.
Conditional
yo: fascinaría
Use the conditional ('fascinaría') for hypotheticals ('would fascinate') and polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: fascine
Use present subjunctive like 'fascine' (yo/él/ella/Ud.) after verbs of doubt, emotion, or desire.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: fascinara
The imperfect subjunctive ('fascinara', 'fascinaras') is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, and suggestions.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: fascina
Use imperative forms like 'fascina' (tú) and 'fascine' (usted) for direct commands.