Spanish Phrase
No bloquees las puertas.
Meaning
A direct command telling someone not to block the doors. It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but the verb form is specifically the informal "tú" command.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to keep a passage clear – in a hallway, a store, a classroom, or any place where doors must stay unobstructed for safety or convenience.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nobloqueeslaspuertas
Negative particle "No"
"No" precedes the verb to make a negative command.
Negative imperative (tú)
For -ar verbs, the negative tú command uses the present subjunctive form: "bloquear" → "bloquees".
Definite article "las"
"las" is the feminine plural article that matches the noun "puertas".
Noun "puertas"
"puertas" means "doors"; it is feminine plural, so it takes "las".
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes mover la silla? Está bloqueando la salida.
Can you move the chair? It's blocking the exit.
No bloquees las puertas, por favor.
Don't block the doors, please.
✕Common Mistakes
No bloquea las puertas.
"bloquea" is the affirmative tú command (or present indicative), not the negative one.
No bloqueas las puertas.
"bloqueas" is present indicative; the negative command requires the subjunctive form "bloquees".
No bloquees la puerta.
The article and noun must agree in number; "las puertas" is plural, so "la puerta" is incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
No obstruyas las puertas.
Don't obstruct the doors.
No tapen las puertas.
Don't cover the doors.
No cierren las puertas.
Don't close the doors.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, keeping doors clear is linked to fire‑safety regulations. In public buildings you’ll often see signs that say "No bloquear las puertas". Using "bloquear" sounds a bit stronger than "obstruir"; choose the verb that matches the level of urgency you want to convey.