The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of quejar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to complaining or expressing dissatisfaction. For example, Quéjate con el gerente por el mal servicio. (Complain to the manager about the poor service.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Quejar (to complain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

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

To express dissatisfaction: Similar to complaining, but more general. For example, ¡Quéjate si no te gusta la comida! (Express your dissatisfaction if you don’t like the food!)

To whine or moan (colloquial): A more informal usage meaning to complain in an annoying way. For example, ¡Deja de quejarte y haz tu trabajo! (Stop whining and do your job!)

To protest or object (formal): A more formal meaning, often used in legal or official contexts. For example, ¡Quéjate ante el juez si crees que es injusto! (Protest before the judge if you think it’s unfair!)

To grumble or gripe (colloquial, rude): A very informal and slightly rude meaning. For example, ¡Deja de quejarte y acepta las cosas como son! (Stop griping and accept things as they are!)

Examples

Examples of Quejar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Quéjate con el gerente si el servicio es malo! (Complain to the manager if the service is bad!)

Mamá, quéjate con la maestra si tu hijo está siendo maltratado. (Mom, complain to the teacher if your son is being mistreated.)

Si el vecino hace mucho ruido por la noche, quéjense con la asociación de vecinos. (If the neighbor makes too much noise at night, complain to the neighborhood association.)

Cuando el producto está defectuoso, quéjense con la compañía para obtener un reembolso. (When the product is defective, complain to the company to get a refund.)

Si el mesero es grosero, quéjate con el anfitrión antes de irte. (If the waiter is rude, complain to the host before leaving.)

¡Quéjate con recursos humanos si tu jefe te acosa! (Complain to human resources if your boss harasses you!)

Cuando el gobierno no cumple sus promesas, quéjense pacíficamente en las calles. (When the government doesn’t keep its promises, peacefully protest in the streets.)

Si la comida del restaurante está fría, quéjate amablemente con el chef. (If the restaurant food is cold, politely complain to the chef.)

Cuando tu pareja no te respeta, quéjate y exige un cambio. (When your partner doesn’t respect you, complain and demand change.)

Si tus compañeros de cuarto son desordenados, quéjense con el encargado del edificio. (If your roommates are messy, complain to the building manager.)

¡Quéjate con la aerolínea si pierden tu equipaje! (Complain to the airline if they lose your luggage!)

Cuando el gobierno ignora tus derechos, quéjate en voz alta y lucha por el cambio. (When the government ignores your rights, speak up and fight for change.)

Si el concierto empieza tarde, quéjense con el personal para obtener un reembolso. (If the concert starts late, complain to the staff for a refund.)

Cuando tu jefe abusa de su poder, quéjate con los superiores. (When your boss abuses their power, complain to higher-ups.)

Si el servicio de internet es lento, quéjate con la compañía para que lo arreglen. (If the internet service is slow, complain to the company to get it fixed.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Quejar (to complain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (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.