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tentar Negative Imperative Conjugation

tentarto tempt

B1stem-changing (e to ie) -ar★★★★
Quick answer:

The negative imperative uses the present subjunctive forms: no tientes, no tiente, no tentemos...

tentar Negative Imperative Forms

no tientes
ustedno tiente
nosotrosno tentemos
vosotrosno tentéis
ustedesno tienten

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use this to tell someone not to tempt fate or not to touch/feel something.

Notes on tentar in the Negative Imperative

Matches the present subjunctive exactly, including the 'ie' stem change in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Example Sentences

  • No me tientes con ese pastel.

    Don't tempt me with that cake.

  • No tentemos a la suerte hoy.

    Let's not tempt fate today.

    nosotros

  • No tienten al perro mientras come.

    Don't provoke (tempt) the dog while he eats.

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'no tienta' for the negative tú command.

    Correct: The correct form is 'no tientes'.

    Why: Negative commands must use the subjunctive ending (-es for -ar verbs), not the indicative ending.

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