sentenciar Negative Imperative Conjugation
sentenciar — to sentence
Negative commands like 'don't sentence him!' use the negative imperative of sentenciar.
sentenciar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Use the negative imperative to tell someone not to do something. This is often used in rules, warnings, or strong suggestions.
Notes on sentenciar in the Negative Imperative
Negative commands in Spanish are formed using 'no' plus the present subjunctive. Sentenciar follows this regular pattern.
Example Sentences
No sentencies a nadie sin pruebas.
Don't sentence anyone without proof.
tú
No sentencie al jurado sin escuchar los argumentos.
Do not sentence the jury without hearing the arguments.
usted
No sentenciemos de forma precipitada.
Let's not sentence rashly.
nosotros
¡No sentenciéis equivocadamente!
Don't sentence wrongly!
vosotros
No sentencien sin haber revisado el caso.
Do not sentence without having reviewed the case.
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive or a different tense for negative commands.
Correct: Always use 'no' + present subjunctive for negative commands. For example, 'No sentenciar' is incorrect; use 'No sentencies'.
Why: The structure for negative commands is fixed: 'no' followed by the present subjunctive.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Ensure the negative particle 'no' is always present before the subjunctive verb.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative; without it, it could be interpreted as a statement or a positive command.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: sentencio
The present tense of sentenciar means 'to sentence' or 'sentences' currently.
Preterite
yo: sentencié
The preterite of sentenciar describes completed actions like 'the judge sentenced'.
Imperfect
yo: sentenciaba
The imperfect of sentenciar describes ongoing or habitual sentencing in the past.
Future
yo: sentenciaré
The future tense of sentenciar expresses 'will sentence'.
Conditional
yo: sentenciaría
The conditional of sentenciar means 'would sentence'.
Present Subjunctive
yo: sentencie
The present subjunctive (sentencie, sentencies, etc.) follows expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: sentenciara
The imperfect subjunctive (sentenciara/sentenciase) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: sentencia
Commands like 'sentence him!' or 'let's sentence!' use the imperative of sentenciar.