topar Negative Imperative Conjugation
topar — to run into
Use 'no topes' (tú) or 'no tope' (usted) for negative commands with 'topar'.
topar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
Negative commands are formed using 'no' plus the present subjunctive. For 'topar', this means 'no topes' for tú and 'no tope' for usted.
Notes on topar in the Negative Imperative
Topar follows the standard pattern for negative commands, using the present subjunctive forms.
Example Sentences
No topes con el coche aparcado.
Don't run into the parked car.
tú
No tope la pared, por favor.
Don't run into the wall, please.
usted
No topemos con nadie sin avisar.
Let's not run into anyone without warning.
nosotros
No topen con los muebles.
Don't run into the furniture.
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'no topar'.
Correct: Use 'no topes' (tú) or 'no tope' (usted).
Why: Negative commands require the subjunctive mood, not the infinitive.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always include 'no' before the subjunctive verb in negative commands.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: topo
Use the present tense 'topo', 'topas', 'topa' for habitual actions or things happening now with 'topar'.
Preterite
yo: topé
The preterite of 'topar' is regular: 'topé', 'topaste', 'topó', 'topamos', 'topasteis', 'toparon'.
Imperfect
yo: topaba
The imperfect 'topaba' describes ongoing or habitual past encounters with 'topar'.
Future
yo: toparé
The future tense 'toparé' predicts or assumes you will run into something/someone.
Conditional
yo: toparía
The conditional 'toparía' expresses hypothetical encounters or polite suggestions with 'topar'.
Present Subjunctive
yo: tope
Use 'topo' (yo) and 'tope' (él/ella/usted) in the present subjunctive after doubts, wishes, or emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: topara
The imperfect subjunctive 'topara' or 'topase' expresses past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: topa
Use the imperative 'topa' (tú) and 'tope' (usted) for direct commands with 'topar'.