How to Say "don't cut" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't cut” is “cortes” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero que cortes el cable con cuidado.
I want you to cut the cable carefully.
No cortes la tela con esas tijeras viejas.
Don't cut the fabric with those old scissors. (Negative tú command)
Quizás cortes un poco de queso para los invitados.
Maybe you could cut some cheese for the guests. (Expressing possibility)
Subjunctive Trigger
The form 'cortes' is used when expressing desires, doubts, or emotions directed toward the person you are talking to (tú): 'Dudo que cortes el papel bien' (I doubt that you cut the paper well).
Affirmative vs. Negative Command
Mistake: “Using 'cortas' for the negative command: 'No cortas eso.'”
Correction: The negative 'tú' command always uses the subjunctive form: 'No cortes eso.' (Don't cut that.)
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