recurrir Negative Imperative Conjugation
recurrir — to turn to
Use 'no recurras' (tú) and 'no recurra' (usted) for negative commands with 'recurrir'.
recurrir Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Negative commands tell someone *not* to do something. For 'recurrir', it means instructing someone not to turn to a certain person or thing for help. For example, telling a child not to ask their older sibling for answers.
Notes on recurrir in the Negative Imperative
All negative commands use the present subjunctive. 'Recurrir' is regular in the present subjunctive, so the negative imperative forms follow that pattern.
Example Sentences
No recurras a trucos para aprobar el examen.
Don't turn to tricks to pass the exam.
tú
No recurra a la violencia, por favor.
Do not resort to violence, please.
usted
No recurráis a excusas, decid la verdad.
Don't turn to excuses, tell the truth.
vosotros
No recurramos a esa solución tan drástica.
Let's not resort to such a drastic solution.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'no recurrir' for tú.
Correct: The correct command for tú is 'no recurras'.
Why: Commands require conjugated forms, not the infinitive.
Mistake: Confusing negative imperative with present indicative.
Correct: Forms like 'no recurres' are incorrect for a command; use 'no recurras'.
Why: Negative commands always use the subjunctive mood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: recurro
The present tense 'recurro' is used for habitual actions or things happening now.
Preterite
yo: recurrí
The preterite of 'recurrir' is regular: 'recurrí', 'recurriste', 'recurrió', 'recorrimos', 'recurristeis', 'recurrieron'.
Imperfect
yo: recurría
The imperfect 'recurría' describes ongoing or habitual past actions of turning to something/someone.
Future
yo: recurriré
The future tense 'recurriré' expresses future actions or probability.
Conditional
yo: recurriría
The conditional 'recurriría' is used for hypotheticals, polite requests, or future-in-the-past.
Present Subjunctive
yo: recurra
The present subjunctive 'recurra' is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: recurruriera
The imperfect subjunctive 'recurrira' or 'recurrriera' is used for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: recurre
Use 'recurre' (tú) and 'recurra' (usted) for direct commands with 'recurrir'.