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ganar Negative Imperative Conjugation

ganarto win

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of ganar uses the present subjunctive forms: no ganes, no gane, no ganemos, no ganéis, no ganen.

ganar Negative Imperative Forms

no ganes
ustedno gane
nosotrosno ganemos
vosotrosno ganéis
ustedesno ganen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to win (perhaps in a context of fair play or a fixed game) or not to earn something.

Notes on ganar in the Negative Imperative

Ganar is regular; simply use the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no'.

Example Sentences

  • No ganes de forma injusta.

    Don't win unfairly.

  • No ganen dinero sucio.

    Don't earn dirty money.

    ustedes

  • No ganéis por suerte, ganad por esfuerzo.

    Don't win by luck, win by effort.

    vosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: no gana

    Correct: no ganes

    Why: Negative commands for 'tú' must use the subjunctive form (ganes), not the indicative (gana).

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