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trabajar Negative Imperative Conjugation

trabajarto work

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Quick answer:

The negative imperative of trabajar uses the present subjunctive: no trabajes, no trabaje, no trabajemos, no trabajéis, no trabajen.

trabajar Negative Imperative Forms

no trabajes
ustedno trabaje
nosotrosno trabajemos
vosotrosno trabajéis
ustedesno trabajen

When to Use the Negative Imperative

Use these to tell someone not to work (e.g., when they are sick) or to stop working on a specific task.

Notes on trabajar in the Negative Imperative

Trabajar remains regular; it simply uses the present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no'.

Example Sentences

  • No trabajes tanto, necesitas descansar.

    Don't work so much; you need to rest.

  • No trabajen hoy, el sistema está caído.

    Don't work today; the system is down.

    ustedes

  • No trabajemos en este proyecto hasta mañana.

    Let's not work on this project until tomorrow.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: no trabaja

    Correct: no trabajes

    Why: Negative commands for 'tú' must use the subjunctive ending (-es), not the indicative ending (-a).

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