pesar Negative Imperative Conjugation
pesar — to weigh
Use the negative imperative of pesar with 'no' and the present subjunctive, like 'no peses' (don't weigh).
pesar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
This form is used to issue negative commands, telling someone what NOT to do. For 'pesar', it's used when you don't want someone to weigh something.
Notes on pesar in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands in Spanish are formed using the present subjunctive. Pesar is regular in the present subjunctive, so its negative imperative forms are straightforward.
Example Sentences
No peses la fruta si no estás seguro del peso.
Don't weigh the fruit if you're not sure of the weight.
tú
No pesemos esta caja todavía.
Let's not weigh this box yet.
nosotros
No pese el paquete hasta que tenga la etiqueta.
Do not weigh the package until you have the label.
usted
No peséis la comida antes de servirla.
Don't weigh the food before serving it.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive after 'no'.
Correct: Use 'No pesar' is incorrect; it should be 'No peses'.
Why: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood, not the infinitive.
Mistake: Confusing with affirmative imperative.
Correct: Remember to add 'no' before the subjunctive form.
Why: The negative command structure is distinct and always uses 'no' followed by the subjunctive.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: peso
The present tense of pesar (peso, pesas...) describes actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths.
Preterite
yo: pesé
The preterite of pesar (pesé, pesaste...) is used for completed actions in the past, like 'I weighed' or 'it weighed' at a specific moment.
Imperfect
yo: pesaba
The imperfect of pesar (pesaba, pesabas...) describes ongoing or habitual past actions, like 'I used to weigh' or 'it was weighing'.
Future
yo: pesaré
The future tense of pesar (pesar, pesará...) indicates actions that will happen or expresses probability.
Conditional
yo: pesaría
The conditional of pesar (pesaría, pesarías...) expresses hypothetical outcomes ('would weigh') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: pese
The present subjunctive of pesar (pesa, peses...) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: pesara
The imperfect subjunctive of pesar (pesara, pesaras...) is used for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: pesa
Use the imperative of pesar for direct commands like 'weigh!' or 'weigh!'.