prescindir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
prescindir — to do without
Use imperative forms like 'prescinde' (tú) and 'prescinda' (usted) for direct commands.
prescindir Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct commands or making requests. For 'prescindir', it means telling someone directly to do without something.
Notes on prescindir in the Affirmative Imperative
Prescindir is regular in the affirmative imperative forms. Note the tú form 'prescinde' ends in -e, typical for -ir verbs.
Example Sentences
¡Prescinde de esa idea!
Do without that idea!
tú
Señor, prescinda de la formalidad.
Sir, do without the formality.
usted
Amigos, prescindamos de las excusas.
Friends, let's do without the excuses.
nosotros
Chicos, prescindan de sus teléfonos por una hora.
Guys, do without your phones for an hour.
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the imperative for commands.
Correct: Use 'prescinde' for tú, not 'prescindes'.
Why: The present indicative describes ongoing actions, while the imperative is for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing the tú and usted forms.
Correct: Use 'prescinde' for tú and 'prescinda' for usted.
Why: These are distinct command forms; using the wrong one can sound impolite or incorrect.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: prescindo
The present tense ('prescindo', 'prescindes') describes current actions or general truths about doing without things.
Preterite
yo: prescindí
The preterite of prescindir is regular: 'prescindí', 'prescindiste', 'prescindió', 'prescindimos', 'prescindisteis', 'prescindieron'.
Imperfect
yo: prescindía
The imperfect ('prescindía', 'prescindías') describes past habits or ongoing situations of doing without.
Future
yo: prescindiré
The future tense ('prescindiré', 'prescindirás') indicates actions of doing without that will happen later.
Conditional
yo: prescindiría
The conditional ('prescindiría', 'prescindirías') expresses hypotheticals like 'would do without'.
Present Subjunctive
yo: prescinda
The present subjunctive ('prescinda', 'prescindas') follows expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: prescindiera
Use the imperfect subjunctive ('prescindiera' or 'prescindiese') for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Negative Imperative
yo: no prescindas
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no prescindas' (tú) or 'no prescinda' (usted).