Spanish B1 · Day 27
Day 27: Avisos en la cocina — The negative imperative
What you'll learn
- Grammar: The negative imperative
- Reading: Carteles en la nevera: convivencia entre fogones
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Grammar point: The negative imperative
At B1 level, you've already mastered giving affirmative commands to friends and colleagues. Now, we'll dive into another essential structure: The Negative Imperative ( el imperativo negativo ). Unlike affirmative commands, which use special forms for informal address, negative commands always use the present subjunctive.
Key vocabulary (8 of 28 words)
- El fregadero – kitchen sink
- La encimera – countertop
- El estropajo – scourer
- La bayeta – dishcloth
- El desagüe – drain
- La manopla – oven mitt
- Fregar – to wash dishes
- Enjuagar – to rinse
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