How to Say "don't dance" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't dance” is “bailes” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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the 'tú' form for negative commands
Examples
No quiero que bailes con él.
I don't want you to dance with him.
¡No bailes sobre la mesa!
Don't dance on the table!
The 'Hidden' You
In this form, 'bailes' refers specifically to 'tú' (you). You don't always have to say the word 'tú' because the ending '-es' tells us who you are talking to.
Wishes and Commands
This specific spelling ('bailes' with an 'e') is used for the present subjunctive. We use it when we say 'I hope you dance' (Espero que bailes) or 'Don't dance' (No bailes).
Bailas vs. Bailes
Mistake: “No bailas.”
Correction: No bailes.
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