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situar Negative Imperative Conjugation

situarto place

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative uses the present subjunctive forms: no sitúes, no sitúe, no situemos, no situéis, no sitúen.

situar Negative Imperative Forms

no sitúes
ustedno sitúe
nosotrosno situemos
vosotrosno situéis
ustedesno sitúen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone where NOT to place something.

Notes on situar in the Negative Imperative

Like the present subjunctive, you must include the accent on the 'u' for all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • No sitúes la planta al sol directo.

    Don't place the plant in direct sunlight.

  • No sitúen las cajas en el pasillo.

    Don't place the boxes in the hallway.

    ustedes

  • No situemos el sofá todavía.

    Let's not place the sofa yet.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using the affirmative form 'no sitúa'.

    Correct: no sitúes

    Why: Negative commands in Spanish must use the subjunctive form, not the indicative.

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