operar Negative Imperative Conjugation
operar — to perform surgery
Negative commands for 'operar' use the present subjunctive: no operes, no operemos, no operen, no operéis.
operar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative to tell someone NOT to do something. For 'operar', it's used to forbid an action, like telling a junior surgeon, 'No operes sin supervisión' (Don't operate without supervision).
Notes on operar in the Negative Imperative
All negative commands in Spanish are formed using the present subjunctive mood. So, 'operar' follows the regular present subjunctive pattern for negative commands.
Example Sentences
Tú, no operes si no estás seguro.
You, don't operate if you're not sure.
tú
No operemos hasta que llegue el anestesista.
Let's not operate until the anesthesiologist arrives.
nosotros
Ustedes, no operen de esa manera.
You all, don't operate in that manner.
ustedes
Vosotros, no operéis sin el equipo completo.
You all, don't operate without the complete team.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive after 'no' (e.g., 'No operar').
Correct: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood: 'no operes', 'no opere', etc.
Why: Spanish grammar mandates the subjunctive for negative commands.
Mistake: Confusing 'tú' and 'usted' forms (e.g., 'no opere' when addressing 'tú').
Correct: For 'tú', use 'no operes'. For 'usted', use 'no opere'.
Why: The forms are distinct for different levels of formality and number.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: opero
The present tense of 'operar' (opero) is used for actions happening now, habitual surgeries, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: operé
The preterite of 'operar' is regular: operé, operaste, operó, operamos, operasteis, operaron.
Imperfect
yo: operaba
The imperfect of 'operar' (operaba) describes habitual or ongoing past surgeries, or sets the scene.
Future
yo: operaré
The future tense of 'operar' (operaré) indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: operaría
The conditional of 'operar' (operaría) expresses hypothetical actions ('would operate') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: opere
The present subjunctive of 'operar' (opere) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: operara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'operar' (operara/operase) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: opera
Use the imperative of operar for direct commands: opera, operemos, operen, operad.