generalizar Negative Imperative Conjugation
generalizar — to generalize
The negative imperative always uses the present subjunctive forms: no generalices, no generalice, etc.
generalizar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use this to tell someone NOT to make broad assumptions or unfair stereotypes.
Notes on generalizar in the Negative Imperative
All forms have the 'z' to 'c' spelling change because all endings begin with 'e'.
Example Sentences
No generalices, cada caso es diferente.
Don't generalize; every case is different.
tú
No generalicen sobre toda la población.
Don't generalize about the whole population.
No generalicéis sin tener pruebas.
Don't generalize without having proof (vosotros).
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: no generalizas
Correct: no generalices
Why: Negative commands must use subjunctive endings, not indicative ones.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: generalizo
The present tense of generalizar is completely regular: generalizo, generalizas, generaliza, etc.
Preterite
yo: generalicé
Generalizar is regular in the preterite except for the 'yo' form (generalicé), which changes 'z' to 'c'.
Imperfect
yo: generalizaba
The imperfect of generalizar is regular: generalizaba, generalizabas, generalizaba, etc.
Future
yo: generalizaré
The future tense is regular: add the endings -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án to the infinitive generalizar.
Conditional
yo: generalizaría
The conditional is regular: add -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían to the infinitive generalizar.
Present Subjunctive
yo: generalice
The present subjunctive of generalizar requires a spelling change from 'z' to 'c' in all forms: generalice, generalices, etc.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: generalizara
The imperfect subjunctive is regular based on the third-person plural preterite: generalizara, generalizaras, etc.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: generaliza
The imperative uses 'generaliza' (tú) and 'generalice' (usted), with the 'z' changing to 'c' in most forms.