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maldecir Negative Imperative Conjugation

maldecirto curse

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative uses the 'g' stem: no maldigas, no maldiga, no maldigamos, no maldigáis, no maldigan.

maldecir Negative Imperative Forms

no maldigas
ustedno maldiga
nosotrosno maldigamos
vosotrosno maldigáis
ustedesno maldigan

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to curse or not to speak ill of something.

Notes on maldecir in the Negative Imperative

All negative commands for 'maldecir' are identical to its present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No maldigas en la iglesia.

    Don't curse in the church.

  • No maldigan el esfuerzo de los demás.

    Don't curse the effort of others.

  • No maldigamos nuestra herencia.

    Let's not curse our heritage.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'no maldecas'.

    Correct: no maldigas

    Why: The negative imperative must use the 'g' stem from the subjunctive.

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