firmar Negative Imperative Conjugation
firmar — to sign
Negative commands for firmar use the present subjunctive: no firmes, no firme, no firmemos, no firmen, no firméis.
firmar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
You use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. For 'firmar,' it means instructing someone not to sign something.
Notes on firmar in the Negative Imperative
Like all negative commands, 'firmar' uses the present subjunctive. The forms are regular within that structure.
Example Sentences
No firmes nada sin leerlo primero.
Don't sign anything without reading it first.
tú
No firme ese papel, es una trampa.
Don't sign that paper, it's a trap.
usted
No firmemos acuerdos que no entendemos.
Let's not sign agreements we don't understand.
nosotros
No firmen la petición si no están de acuerdo.
Don't sign the petition if you don't agree.
ustedes
No firméis este documento hasta que os dé permiso.
Don't sign this document until I give you permission.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'no firmar' only in very specific contexts, but for direct negative commands, use 'no firmes' (tú) or 'no firme' (usted).
Why: The subjunctive is required for negative commands directed at a specific person.
Mistake: Confusing 'tú' and 'usted' forms.
Correct: Use 'no firmes' for 'tú' and 'no firme' for 'usted'.
Why: These are distinct commands and carry different levels of formality.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: firmo
The present tense of firmar (firmo, firmas, firma, etc.) describes current or habitual signing actions.
Preterite
yo: firmé
The preterite of firmar (firmé, firmaste, firmó, etc.) indicates completed past actions.
Imperfect
yo: firmaba
The imperfect of firmar (firmaba, firmabas, firmaba, etc.) describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: firmaré
The future tense of firmar (firmaré, firmarás, firmará, etc.) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: firmaría
The conditional of firmar (firmaría, firmarías, firmaría, etc.) expresses 'would' actions or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: firme
The present subjunctive of firmar (firme, firmes, firmemos, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or influence.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: firmara
The imperfect subjunctive of firmar (firmara, firmaras, firmáramos, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: firma
Use the imperative of firmar for direct commands: firma, firme, firmemos, firmen, firmad.