The Present Tense of regatear is used to describe the action of bargaining or haggling over prices in the present moment. For example, Regatea con el vendedor por un mejor precio. (He bargains with the vendor for a better price.)
Regatear is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Regatear (to bargain) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | regateo |
Tú | regateas |
Él / Ella / Usted | regatea |
Nosotros / Nosotras | regateamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | regateáis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | regatean |
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Usage of Regatear in the Present Tense
Regatear generally means to haggle or bargain, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To haggle or bargain: For example, Yo regateó con el vendedor por el precio de la alfombra. (I haggle with the vendor over the price of the rug.)
To argue or dispute: For example, Ellos regatean sobre quién pagará la cuenta. (They argue about who will pay the bill.)
To skimp or be stingy (colloquial): For example, No regatees con las propinas, ¡sé generoso! (Don’t skimp on the tips, be generous!)
To flirt or tease (colloquial, mildly rude): For example, Él regatéa con todas las chicas guapas. (He flirts with all the pretty girls.)
Examples
Examples of Regatear in the Present Tense
Cuando voy de compras, siempre regateo los precios. (When I go shopping, I always haggle over the prices.)
Mi hermana regatea con el vendedor por una mejor oferta. (My sister haggles with the vendor for a better deal.)
En el mercado de pulgas, regateamos para conseguir precios más bajos. (At the flea market, we haggle to get lower prices.)
¿Ustedes regatean cuando compran en tiendas de descuento? (Do you haggle when shopping at discount stores?)
En algunas culturas, regatear es una práctica común al comprar. (In some cultures, haggling is a common practice when buying.)
Mi amigo regatea con el vendedor de autos usados para obtener un mejor precio. (My friend haggles with the used car salesman to get a better price.)
Cuando viajo a países extranjeros, regateo en los mercados locales. (When I travel to foreign countries, I haggle at local markets.)
En las ferias artesanales, regateamos para conseguir buenos precios en las artesanías. (At craft fairs, we haggle to get good prices on handicrafts.)
¿Ustedes regatean cuando compran en tiendas de antigüedades? (Do you haggle when buying at antique stores?)
Mi tía regatea con el vendedor de alfombras para obtener un descuento. (My aunt haggles with the rug vendor to get a discount.)
En algunos países, regatear es una forma de vida y una habilidad valorada. (In some countries, haggling is a way of life and a valued skill.)
Cuando compro en mercados callejeros, siempre regateo para obtener mejores precios. (When I shop at street markets, I always haggle to get better prices.)
En la feria de artesanías, regateamos con los vendedores para conseguir buenos descuentos. (At the craft fair, we haggle with the vendors to get good discounts.)
¿Ustedes regatean cuando compran en tiendas de segunda mano? (Do you haggle when shopping at second-hand stores?)
Mi primo regatea con el vendedor de joyas para obtener un mejor precio. (My cousin haggles with the jewelry vendor to get a better price.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Regatear (to bargain) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo regateo | I bargain |
Tú regateas | You bargain |
Él / Ella / Usted regatea | He / She / You (formal) bargains |
Nosotros / Nosotras regateamos | We bargain |
Vosotros / Vosotras regateáis | You all bargain |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes regatean | They / You all (formal) bargain |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.