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recibir Negative Imperative Conjugation

recibirreceive

A1regular -ir★★★★★
Quick answer:

The negative imperative of recibir uses the present subjunctive: no recibas, no reciba, no recibamos, no recibáis, no reciban.

recibir Negative Imperative Forms

no recibas
ustedno reciba
nosotrosno recibamos
vosotrosno recibáis
ustedesno reciban

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to receive something, such as not accepting a suspicious package or not receiving guests at a certain time.

Notes on recibir in the Negative Imperative

Recibir is regular. All negative commands for -ir verbs are identical to their present subjunctive forms.

Example Sentences

  • No recibas paquetes de desconocidos.

    Don't receive packages from strangers.

  • No reciba a nadie sin cita previa.

    Don't receive anyone without a previous appointment.

    usted

  • No recibamos más críticas hoy.

    Let's not receive any more criticism today.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: no recibe

    Correct: no recibas

    Why: The negative 'tú' command must use the subjunctive ending -as, not the indicative -e.

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