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quedar Negative Imperative Conjugation

quedarto remain

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of quedar uses the present subjunctive: no quedes, no quede, no quedemos, no quedéis, no queden.

quedar Negative Imperative Forms

no quedes
ustedno quede
nosotrosno quedemos
vosotrosno quedéis
ustedesno queden

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to stay or not to meet at a certain place.

Notes on quedar in the Negative Imperative

Quedar is regular and follows the present subjunctive forms exactly.

Example Sentences

  • No te quedes fuera, hace frío.

    Don't stay outside, it's cold.

  • No quedemos en ese bar, es muy caro.

    Let's not meet in that bar; it's very expensive.

    nosotros

  • No se queden ahí parados.

    Don't just stand there (plural).

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'no queda' for a command.

    Correct: no quedes

    Why: Negative commands must use the subjunctive forms, not the indicative.

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