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lastimar Negative Imperative Conjugation

lastimarto injure

A2regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The negative imperative of lastimar uses present subjunctive forms: no lastimes, no lastime, no lastimemos, no lastiméis, no lastimen.

lastimar Negative Imperative Forms

no lastimes
ustedno lastime
nosotrosno lastimemos
vosotrosno lastiméis

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to hurt themselves or someone else.

Notes on lastimar in the Negative Imperative

Lastimar is regular. Always use the 'e' endings for negative commands of -ar verbs.

Example Sentences

  • ¡No te lastimes!

    Don't hurt yourself!

  • No lastimen al perro.

    Don't hurt the dog.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • No lastimemos a los demás con críticas.

    Let's not hurt others with criticism.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'no lastima' for a command.

    Correct: no lastimes

    Why: Negative commands must use the subjunctive form, not the indicative.

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