The Present Subjunctive of regatear is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about bargaining or haggling, for example: Es importante que regateemos el precio. (It’s important that we bargain for the price.)

Regatear is a regular -ar verb, so its Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Regatear (to haggle) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Regatear generally means to haggle or bargain, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To haggle or bargain: For example, Aunque regateemos con el vendedor, es poco probable que baje el precio. (Although we haggle with the seller, it’s unlikely they’ll lower the price.)

To argue or dispute: For example, No regateéis con el árbitro, su decisión es inapelable. (Don’t argue with the referee, their decision is final.)

To skimp or be stingy (colloquial): For example, No regateemos con la propina, el camarero se lo merece. (Let’s not skimp on the tip, the waiter deserves it.)

To flirt or make advances (slang): For example, Aunque regateéis con esa chica, no creo que os haga caso. (Even if you flirt with that girl, I don’t think she’ll pay attention to you.)

Examples

Examples of Regatear in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo regatee el precio de ese coche usado. (I hope my son negotiates the price of that used car.)

Aunque no me gusta regatear, es necesario para conseguir un buen trato. (Even though I don’t like to negotiate, it’s necessary to get a good deal.)

El vendedor insistió en que no podía regatear más el precio. (The seller insisted that he couldn’t negotiate the price any further.)

Ojalá que regateemos un descuento en el hotel. (I hope we can negotiate a discount at the hotel.)

Para que regateéis con éxito, necesitáis estar bien informados sobre los precios. (In order for you to negotiate successfully, you need to be well-informed about prices.)

Es importante que regateen el salario durante la entrevista de trabajo. (It’s important that they negotiate the salary during the job interview.)

Aunque el precio sea alto, no dudes en regatear. (Even if the price is high, don’t hesitate to negotiate.)

Ojalá que los compradores regateen un poco más para obtener un mejor trato. (I wish the buyers would negotiate a bit more to get a better deal.)

Es fundamental que regateemos el alquiler antes de firmar el contrato. (It’s essential that we negotiate the rent before signing the contract.)

Espero que regateéis con firmeza para conseguir el mejor precio posible. (I hope you negotiate firmly to get the best possible price.)

Aunque parezca difícil, es importante que regateen el sueldo en la entrevista. (Even though it may seem difficult, it’s important that they negotiate the salary in the interview.)

Ojalá que regatee un descuento en el spa del hotel. (I wish she would negotiate a discount at the hotel spa.)

Para que regateemos con éxito, debemos estar preparados con datos de precios comparables. (In order for us to negotiate successfully, we must be prepared with data on comparable prices.)

Es esencial que regateéis las condiciones del contrato antes de firmarlo. (It’s essential that you negotiate the terms of the contract before signing it.)

Aunque el vendedor sea amable, no olvides regatear el precio final. (Even if the seller is friendly, don’t forget to negotiate the final price.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Regatear (to haggle) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.