preceder Negative Imperative Conjugation
preceder — to precede
Negative commands for preceder use the present subjunctive, like 'no precedas tú' or 'no precedan ustedes'.
preceder Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
This is for telling someone *not* to do something. For 'preceder', it's uncommon but would mean 'don't go first' or 'don't precede'.
Notes on preceder in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands always use the present subjunctive. Preceder is regular in the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
No precedas a la multitud.
Don't lead the crowd.
tú
No precedamos a la ligera.
Let's not rush into things.
nosotros
No precedan al jefe.
Don't go in front of the boss.
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'no preceder' is incorrect; it should be 'no precedas' (tú) or 'no preceda' (usted).
Why: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: precedo
Preceder is regular in the present indicative: precedo, precedes, precede, precedemos, precedéis, preceden.
Preterite
yo: precedí
Preceder is regular in the preterite: precedí, precediste, precedió, precedimos, precedisteis, precedieron.
Imperfect
yo: precedía
Preceder is regular in the imperfect: precedía, precedías, precedía, precedíamos, precedíais, precedían.
Future
yo: precederé
Preceder is regular in the future tense: precederé, precederás, precederá, precederemos, precederéis, precederán.
Conditional
yo: precedería
Preceder is regular in the conditional: precedería, precederías, precedería, precederíamos, precederíais, precederían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: preceda
The present subjunctive of preceder (preceda) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: precediera
The imperfect subjunctive of preceder (precediera/precediera) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: precede
Use the imperative of preceder for direct commands like 'precede tú' or 'precedan ustedes'.