originar Negative Imperative Conjugation
originar — to cause
Use the present subjunctive after 'no' for negative commands with originar: 'no origines'.
originar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Negative commands are used to tell someone *not* to do something. With 'originar,' you'll often use this to prevent someone from causing problems or negative consequences. For example, 'No origines problemas' means 'Don't cause problems.'
Notes on originar in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands in Spanish always use the present subjunctive. Thus, 'originar' is regular here because its present subjunctive forms are regular.
Example Sentences
No origines pánico en la multitud.
Don't cause panic in the crowd.
tú
No originemos más discusiones, por favor.
Let's not cause more arguments, please.
nosotros
Ustedes, no originen un atasco.
You all, don't cause a traffic jam.
ustedes
No originéis malentendidos.
Don't cause misunderstandings.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive after 'no'.
Correct: Use 'no origines' (subjunctive), not 'no originar'.
Why: Commands, whether positive or negative, require conjugated verb forms, not the infinitive.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the subjunctive verb for negative commands.
Why: The 'no' is essential to signal that it's a prohibition, not a wish or a statement.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: origino
The present tense of originar (origino, originas, origina...) describes actions happening now or habitual causes.
Preterite
yo: originé
The preterite of originar is regular: originé, originaste, originó, originamos, originasteis, originaron.
Imperfect
yo: originaba
The imperfect of originar (originaba, originabas...) describes ongoing or habitual past causes.
Future
yo: originaré
The future tense of originar (originaré, originarás...) predicts future causes or actions.
Conditional
yo: originaría
The conditional of originar (originaría, originarías...) expresses hypotheticals ('would cause') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: origine
Use the present subjunctive of originar (origine, origines, etc.) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: originara
The imperfect subjunctive of originar (originara/originase) is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: origina
Use the imperative of originar for direct commands like 'origina tú' or 'originen ustedes'.