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llegar Negative Imperative Conjugation

llegarto arrive

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of llegar always uses the 'gu' spelling change: no llegues, no llegue, no lleguemos, no lleguéis, no lleguen.

llegar Negative Imperative Forms

no llegues
ustedno llegue
nosotrosno lleguemos
vosotrosno lleguéis
ustedesno lleguen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone NOT to arrive at a certain time (e.g., 'Don't arrive late').

Notes on llegar in the Negative Imperative

These forms are identical to the present subjunctive. They all require the 'gu' spelling to keep the 'g' sound hard.

Example Sentences

  • No llegues tarde a la reunión.

    Don't arrive late to the meeting.

  • No lleguen con las manos vacías.

    Don't arrive empty-handed.

  • Por favor, no llegue antes de la hora.

    Please, don't arrive before the time (formal).

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no llega' for 'don't arrive'.

    Correct: no llegues

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

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