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llamar Negative Imperative Conjugation

llamarto call

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of llamar uses the present subjunctive forms: no llames, no llame, no llamemos, no llaméis, no llamen.

llamar Negative Imperative Forms

no llames
ustedno llame
nosotrosno llamemos
vosotrosno llaméis
ustedesno llamen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to call or not to knock, often used when it's late or someone is busy.

Notes on llamar in the Negative Imperative

Llamar is regular. All forms are identical to the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No llames a esa hora, es muy tarde.

    Don't call at that time; it's very late.

  • Por favor, no llamen durante la siesta.

    Please, don't call during the nap.

    ustedes

  • No llamemos todavía; esperemos un poco.

    Let's not call yet; let's wait a bit.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: no llama

    Correct: no llames

    Why: Negative commands for 'tú' must use the subjunctive ending (-es), not the indicative (-a).

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