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preocupar Negative Imperative Conjugation

preocuparto worry

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of preocupar is: no te preocupes, no se preocupe, no nos preocupemos, no os preocupéis, no se preocupen.

preocupar Negative Imperative Forms

no preocupes
ustedno preocupe
nosotrosno preocupemos
vosotrosno preocupéis
ustedesno preocupen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

This is the most common way to say 'Don't worry!' in Spanish.

Notes on preocupar in the Negative Imperative

All negative commands use the present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No te preocupes, todo está bien.

    Don't worry, everything is fine.

  • No se preocupen por la cuenta.

    Don't worry (you all) about the bill.

  • No nos preocupemos antes de tiempo.

    Let's not worry ahead of time.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no te preocupa'.

    Correct: No te preocupes.

    Why: Negative commands must use the subjunctive ending (-es), not the indicative (-as).

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