B1 Spanish grammar
Negative Tú Commands in Spanish: No Hables and No Comas
Negative informal commands use no plus the present subjunctive tú form. Unlike affirmative tú commands, pronouns stand before the verb.
negative tú commands Spanish: Form regular negative commands
Use no plus the tú present subjunctive: -ar verbs use -es and -er/-ir verbs use -as.
No hables tan rápido.Quick check
Do not eat that.
Use irregular subjunctive forms
Irregular present subjunctive forms also serve as negative commands: no vayas, no seas, no des, no estés, and no sepas.
No vayas solo y no seas imprudente.Place pronouns before the verb
Put reflexive and object pronouns between no and the negative command.
No te preocupes y no lo hagas.Common mistakes
No habla tan rápido.
No hables tan rápido.
A negative tú command uses subjunctive, not the affirmative command form.
No ve solo.
No vayas solo.
Ve is affirmative; no vayas is negative.
No preocúpate.
No te preocupes.
Negative commands use a separate pronoun before the verb.
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Negative tú commands FAQ
What does negative tú commands cover?
Negative informal commands use no plus the present subjunctive tú form. Unlike affirmative tú commands, pronouns stand before the verb.
What is the first rule to remember?
Use no plus the tú present subjunctive: -ar verbs use -es and -er/-ir verbs use -as.
What is another important B1 pattern?
Irregular present subjunctive forms also serve as negative commands: no vayas, no seas, no des, no estés, and no sepas.
How can I practise negative tú commands Spanish?
Complete the focused round, review each correction, and repeat the lesson when its skills become due again.