7.2 Negative Tú Commands
Notes
For negative tú commands, take the yo form of the present tense, drop the -o, and add the opposite ending: -ar verbs take -es, -er / -ir verbs take -as.
| Infinitive | yo form | no + command |
|---|---|---|
| hablar | hablo | no hables |
| comer | como | no comas |
| escribir | escribo | no escribas |
| hacer | hago | no hagas |
| decir | digo | no digas |
- Irregular: no vayas, no seas, no des, no estés, no sepas.
- Example: No hables en clase. No salgas tarde.
Practice
What is the negative tú command of "comer"?
Drop the -o of como and add -as.
What is the negative tú command of "decir"?
Drop the -o of digo and add -as.
What is the negative tú command of "ir"?
Ir is irregular in negative tú commands: no vayas.
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