niega
NYEH-gah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi hermano niega haber roto el jarrón.
A2My brother denies having broken the vase.
El banco niega el préstamo sin más documentos.
B1The bank refuses the loan without more documents.
Si te acusan, ¡niega la verdad inmediatamente!
B1If they accuse you, deny the truth immediately!
Usted niega cualquier conexión con ese incidente, ¿verdad?
C1You deny any connection with that incident, right?
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Function of 'Niega'
'Niega' has two main jobs: it can mean 'He/She/It denies' (present tense) or it can be the 'tú' command form, meaning 'Deny!'
The E-to-IE Stem Change
The base verb 'negar' has a vowel change in the present tense. The 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie' in most forms, which is why we say 'nIEga' instead of 'nega'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Él nega la verdad."
Correction: Él niega la verdad. (Remember the 'e' changes to 'ie' in the present tense for this verb.)
Using 'Niega' for 'We'
Mistake: "Nosotros niegamos."
Correction: Nosotros negamos. (The 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' forms do NOT have the stem change.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Followed by 'que' or 'de'
When denying a statement, use 'negar que' (Ella niega que sea cierto). When denying a thing or concept, use 'negar algo' (Ella niega el problema).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: niega
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'niega' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'negar' a regular or irregular verb?
It is an irregular verb because the vowel 'e' changes to 'ie' in the middle of the word in most present tense forms (like 'niega'). However, it follows the standard '-ar' endings.
What is the difference between 'niega' and 'niegue'?
'Niega' is generally used for facts ('He denies it'). 'Niegue' is the special form (subjunctive) used after certain expressions that show doubt, wish, or requirement ('I doubt that he denies it' -> 'Dudo que él lo niegue').