The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Regatear is used to give direct orders or instructions related to bargaining or haggling, for example: Regatea con el vendedor por un mejor precio. (Bargain with the vendor for a better price.)

Regatear is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical patterns for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Regatear (to bargain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Regatear generally means to haggle or bargain, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To haggle or bargain: This is the most common meaning. For example, Regatea el precio con el vendedor (Haggle over the price with the seller).

To argue or dispute: It can also mean to argue or dispute something, often in a stubborn way. For example, No regateéis con vuestros padres (Don’t argue with your parents).

To negotiate or bargain hard: Similar to haggling, but with more emphasis on tough negotiation. For example, Regatea hasta conseguir el mejor trato (Negotiate hard to get the best deal).

To quibble or nitpick (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to quibble or nitpick over minor details. For example, ¡No regatees tanto! (Don’t nitpick so much!)

To resist or object stubbornly (rude): In a rude or confrontational sense, it can mean to stubbornly resist or object to something. For example, ¡No me regateéis, haced lo que os digo! (Don’t resist me, do what I say!)

Examples

Examples of Regatear in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Regatea el precio con el vendedor! (Haggle over the price with the seller!)

Antes de comprar ese coche usado, regatee con el vendedor. (Before buying that used car, haggle with the seller.)

En el mercado de las pulgas, regateemos para obtener mejores precios. (At the flea market, let’s haggle to get better prices.)

Cuando viajen al extranjero, regatead en los mercados locales. (When traveling abroad, haggle at the local markets.)

En esa tienda de antigüedades, regateen para conseguir un buen descuento. (In that antique shop, haggle to get a good discount.)

Si quieres ahorrar dinero, regatea los precios en las tiendas de artesanía. (If you want to save money, haggle over prices in craft stores.)

Mamá, regatee con el vendedor ambulante por esas frutas. (Mom, haggle with the street vendor for that fruit.)

En el mercado de pulgas, no tengas miedo de regatear. (At the flea market, don’t be afraid to haggle.)

Antes de contratar a un contratista, regatea el precio total. (Before hiring a contractor, haggle over the total price.)

Cuando compres un coche nuevo, regatee con el vendedor. (When buying a new car, haggle with the salesperson.)

En las tiendas de souvenirs, regateemos para conseguir mejores ofertas. (In souvenir shops, let’s haggle to get better deals.)

Si quieres un buen precio, regatead con el vendedor de alfombras. (If you want a good price, haggle with the rug seller.)

En los mercados callejeros, regateen para obtener descuentos. (In street markets, haggle to get discounts.)

Cuando compres joyería de plata, regatea el precio inicial. (When buying silver jewelry, haggle over the initial price.)

En las tiendas de segunda mano, no tengas miedo de regatear. (In second-hand stores, don’t be afraid to haggle.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Regatear (to bargain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.