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llevar Negative Imperative Conjugation

llevarto carry

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of llevar uses present subjunctive forms: no lleves, no lleve, no llevemos, no llevéis, no lleven.

llevar Negative Imperative Forms

no lleves
ustedno lleve
nosotrosno llevemos
vosotrosno llevéis
ustedesno lleven

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to take something, not to wear a certain item, or not to carry too much weight.

Notes on llevar in the Negative Imperative

Llevar is regular; all negative imperative forms are identical to the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No lleves esa maleta, es muy pesada.

    Don't carry that suitcase; it's very heavy.

  • No lleve objetos de valor a la playa.

    Do not take valuables to the beach.

    usted

  • No lleven comida al salón de clases.

    Don't take food into the classroom.

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: no lleva

    Correct: no lleves

    Why: The negative 'tú' command must use the subjunctive ending (-es), not the indicative (-a).

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