precipitar Negative Imperative Conjugation
precipitar — to hasten
Negative commands use the present subjunctive, like 'no precipites' (don't hasten).
precipitar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
You use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. It's formed using 'no' followed by the present subjunctive. For 'precipitar', you might say 'No precipites tu juicio' (Don't hasten your judgment).
Notes on precipitar in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands in Spanish always use the present subjunctive. 'Precipitar' is regular in the present subjunctive, so these forms are straightforward: no precipites, no precipite, no precipitemos, no precipitéis, no precipiten.
Example Sentences
No precipites tus acciones.
Don't hasten your actions.
tú
No precipiten la salida aún.
Don't hasten the departure yet.
ustedes
No precipitemos conclusiones.
Let's not hasten to conclusions.
nosotros
No precipitéis el final.
Don't hasten the end.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: It should be 'no precipitar', not 'no precipites'.
Why: This is a common error for beginners who aren't sure when to use the infinitive versus a conjugated form after 'no'.
Mistake: Using the affirmative imperative with 'no'.
Correct: Use 'no precipites', not 'no precipita'.
Why: The negative command structure requires the subjunctive mood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: precipito
The present tense 'precipito' is for current actions or habits.
Preterite
yo: precipité
The preterite of 'precipitar' is regular: precipité, precipitaste, precipitó, precipitamos, precipitasteis, precipitaron.
Imperfect
yo: precipitaba
The imperfect 'precipitaba' describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: precipitaré
The future tense 'precipitaré' indicates future actions or probability.
Conditional
yo: precipitaría
The conditional 'precipitaría' expresses hypotheticals ('would hasten').
Present Subjunctive
yo: precipite
The present subjunctive ('precipite') expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: precipitara
The imperfect subjunctive ('precipitara') is for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: precipita
Use the imperative for direct commands like 'precipita' (you singular, informal).