subrayar Negative Imperative Conjugation
subrayar — to underline
Use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no subrayes' (tú), for negative commands.
subrayar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
This is for telling someone NOT to do something. For 'subrayar', you'd say 'No subrayes esa parte' (Don't underline that part).
Notes on subrayar in the Negative Imperative
Subrayar is regular in the negative imperative, following the standard rule of using the present subjunctive with 'no'.
Example Sentences
Tú, no subrayes el texto con bolígrafo.
You, don't underline the text with a pen.
tú
No subrayen las respuestas hasta que les diga.
Don't underline the answers until I tell you.
ustedes
No subrayemos nada todavía.
Let's not underline anything yet.
nosotros
Señora, no subraye información confidencial.
Ma'am, do not underline confidential information.
usted
Vosotros, no subrayéis la fecha de entrega.
You all, don't underline the delivery date.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive after 'no', e.g., 'No subrayar la nota'.
Correct: Use the negative imperative (present subjunctive): 'No subrayes la nota'.
Why: Commands, even negative ones, require a conjugated verb form.
Mistake: Using the indicative instead of the subjunctive for negative commands, e.g., 'Tú no subrayas'.
Correct: Use the present subjunctive: 'Tú, no subrayes'.
Why: Negative commands universally use the present subjunctive mood.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: subrayo
Use present forms like 'subrayo' (yo) for actions happening now or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: subrayé
Use preterite forms like 'subrayé' (yo) for completed actions in the past, like underlining something once.
Imperfect
yo: subrayaba
Use imperfect forms like 'subrayaba' (yo) for ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: subrayaré
Use future forms like 'subrayaré' (yo) for actions that will definitely happen.
Conditional
yo: subrayaría
Use conditional forms like 'subrayaría' (yo) for hypothetical situations ('would underline').
Present Subjunctive
yo: subraye
Use present subjunctive forms like 'subraye' (yo/él/ella/Ud.) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: subrayara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'subrayara' or 'subrayase' for past hypotheticals, wishes, or doubts.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: subraya
Use imperative forms like 'subraya' (tú) for direct commands and requests.