reconocer Negative Imperative Conjugation
reconocer — recognize
All negative commands for reconocer use the 'reconozc-' stem.
reconocer Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use this to tell someone not to admit something or not to identify someone.
Notes on reconocer in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands are identical to the present subjunctive forms.
Example Sentences
No reconozcas nada sin hablar con un abogado.
Don't admit anything without talking to a lawyer.
tú
No reconozca ese documento todavía.
Don't recognize (validate) that document yet.
No reconozcáis a nadie bajo presión.
Don't recognize anyone under pressure.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Saying 'no reconoce'.
Correct: No reconozcas.
Why: Negative commands must use the subjunctive mood, not the indicative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: reconozco
Reconocer is irregular only in the 'yo' form: reconozco.
Preterite
yo: reconocí
Reconocer is regular in the preterite: reconocí, reconociste, reconoció, reconocimos, reconocisteis, reconocieron.
Imperfect
yo: reconocía
Reconocer is regular in the imperfect: reconocía, reconocías, reconocía, reconocíamos, reconocíais, reconocían.
Future
yo: reconoceré
Reconocer is regular in the future: reconoceré, reconocerás, reconocerá, etc.
Conditional
yo: reconocería
Reconocer is regular in the conditional: reconocería, reconocerías, reconocería, etc.
Present Subjunctive
yo: reconozca
The present subjunctive uses the 'reconozc-' stem for all forms.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: reconociera
The imperfect subjunctive uses the 'reconocier-' stem.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: reconoce
Use 'reconoce' (tú) or 'reconozca' (usted) to give commands.