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Conjugation Chart of “Quejarse” (to complain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Quejarse”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Quejarse is used to give direct orders or instructions to complain or express dissatisfaction, for example Quéjate con el gerente por el mal servicio. (Complain to the manager about the poor service.)

Quejarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Quejarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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

To complain or grumble: This is the most common meaning. For example, ¡Quéjate con el gerente! (Complain to the manager!)

To express dissatisfaction: For example, ¡Quéjate si no te gusta la comida! (Complain if you don’t like the food!)

To whine or moan (colloquial): For example, ¡Deja de quejarte y haz tu trabajo! (Stop whining and do your job!)

To protest or object (formal): For example, ¡Quéjate ante las autoridades si crees que tus derechos han sido violados! (Protest to the authorities if you believe your rights have been violated!)

To express pain or discomfort (idiomatic): For example, ¡Quéjate si te duele! (Complain if it hurts!)

Real Life Examples of Quejarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Si el servicio es malo, quéjate con el gerente. (If the service is bad, complain to the manager.)

No te calles, quéjate cuando algo no está bien. (Don’t stay silent, complain when something isn’t right.)

Señor, quéjese con la aerolínea si su equipaje se perdió. (Sir, complain to the airline if your luggage is lost.)

Ante una injusticia, quejémonos y luchemos por nuestros derechos. (In the face of injustice, let’s complain and fight for our rights.)

Vecinos, quéjense con las autoridades sobre el ruido excesivo. (Neighbors, complain to the authorities about the excessive noise.)

Si el producto está defectuoso, quéjate y pide un reembolso. (If the product is defective, complain and ask for a refund.)

Mamá, quéjate con el profesor si crees que mi nota es injusta. (Mom, complain to the teacher if you think my grade is unfair.)

Empleados, quéjense si sus derechos laborales son violados. (Employees, complain if your labor rights are violated.)

Ante un mal trato, quéjate y defiende tu dignidad. (In the face of mistreatment, complain and defend your dignity.)

Jefe, quéjese con el proveedor si los materiales no cumplen los estándares. (Boss, complain to the supplier if the materials don’t meet the standards.)

Ciudadanos, quejémonos pacíficamente por las injusticias sociales. (Citizens, let’s peacefully complain about social injustices.)

Si el plato no está a tu gusto, quéjate educadamente con el mesero. (If the dish is not to your liking, politely complain to the waiter.)

Señora, quéjese con el encargado si el servicio de limpieza es deficiente. (Ma’am, complain to the manager if the cleaning service is deficient.)

Ante un abuso de autoridad, quejémonos y exijamos respeto. (In the face of abuse of authority, let’s complain and demand respect.)

Compañeros, quéjense si las condiciones laborales son inseguras. (Colleagues, complain if the working conditions are unsafe.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Quejarse (to complain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American 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.