optar Negative Imperative Conjugation
optar — to opt for
Negative commands for 'optar' use the present subjunctive: no optes, no optemos, no optéis, no opten.
optar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative to tell someone not to do something. For 'optar', it means telling someone not to choose or go for something.
Notes on optar in the Negative Imperative
Optar is regular in the negative imperative, which is formed using the present subjunctive. Remember the 'vosotros' form needs an accent: 'no optéis'.
Example Sentences
No optes por el camino fácil.
Don't opt for the easy way.
tú
No optemos por la confrontación.
Let's not opt for confrontation.
nosotros
No opten por esa marca, es muy cara.
Don't opt for that brand, it's very expensive.
No optéis por el riesgo innecesario.
Don't opt for unnecessary risk.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive after 'no'.
Correct: It should be 'no optar' for 'tú' and 'vosotros', but the correct form is 'no optes' and 'no optéis' respectively.
Why: Negative commands for specific persons require the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'no optéis'.
Correct: The correct form for 'vosotros' is 'no optéis'.
Why: The accent is necessary to maintain the correct pronunciation and distinguish the form.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: opto
The present tense of 'optar' (opto, optas, opta, etc.) describes current or habitual choices.
Preterite
yo: opté
The preterite of 'optar' (opté, optaste, optó, etc.) marks completed past choices or decisions.
Imperfect
yo: optaba
The imperfect of 'optar' (optaba, optabas, etc.) describes habitual or ongoing past choices.
Future
yo: optaré
The future tense of 'optar' (optaré, optarás, etc.) indicates choices that will be made.
Conditional
yo: optaría
The conditional of 'optar' (optaría, optarías, etc.) expresses hypothetical choices or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: opte
The present subjunctive of 'optar' (opte, optes, etc.) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: optara
The imperfect subjunctive of 'optar' (optara, optaras, etc.) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: opta
Opta, optemos, optad, opten are the affirmative commands for 'optar'.