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Conjugation Chart of “Regatear” (to bargain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | — |
Tú | regatea |
Él / Ella / Usted | regatee |
Nosotros / Nosotras | regateemos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | regateen |
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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Regatear”
The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Regatear is used to give direct orders or instructions to bargain or haggle over a price, 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 pattern for this verb type.
How to Use Regatear in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
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 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 regateés conmigo, sabes que tengo razón (Don’t argue with me, you know I’m right).
To insist or persist: In some contexts, it can mean to insist or persist on something. For example, Regatea hasta que te den el descuento (Insist until they give you the discount).
To negotiate or bargain (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can refer to negotiating or bargaining for something, often in a clever or sly way. For example, Regatea con tu jefe para que te dé más vacaciones (Negotiate with your boss to get more vacation days).
To haggle or argue excessively (rude): In a rude or negative sense, it can mean to haggle or argue excessively or annoyingly. For example, ¡Deja de regatear tanto y paga el precio! (Stop haggling so much and pay the price!).
Real Life Examples of Regatear in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
¡Regatea el precio con el vendedor! (Haggle over the price with the vendor!)
En el mercado de artesanías, regateemos para conseguir un mejor precio. (At the craft market, let’s haggle to get a better price.)
Cuando viajen al extranjero, regateen en los mercados locales. Es parte de la experiencia cultural. (When traveling abroad, haggle at local markets. It’s part of the cultural experience.)
Si el precio inicial es demasiado alto, no tengas miedo de regatear. (If the initial price is too high, don’t be afraid to haggle.)
En algunas regiones, regatear es una práctica común al comprar artesanías y souvenirs. (In some regions, haggling is a common practice when buying crafts and souvenirs.)
Mamá, regatea con el vendedor ambulante para que baje el precio de las frutas. (Mom, haggle with the street vendor to lower the price of the fruits.)
Antes de cerrar el trato, regatee un poco más para obtener un mejor acuerdo. (Before closing the deal, haggle a bit more to get a better deal.)
En la feria de antigüedades, regateemos para encontrar las mejores gangas. (At the antique fair, let’s haggle to find the best bargains.)
Cuando compres recuerdos en el mercado artesanal, regateen con confianza. (When buying souvenirs at the craft market, haggle confidently.)
Si el precio inicial es demasiado alto, no dudes en regatear un poco. (If the initial price is too high, don’t hesitate to haggle a bit.)
En algunas culturas, regatear es una forma de mostrar respeto y habilidad negociadora. (In some cultures, haggling is a way to show respect and negotiation skills.)
En el mercado de pulgas, regateemos para encontrar tesoros a precios razonables. (At the flea market, let’s haggle to find treasures at reasonable prices.)
Cuando negocies un contrato, no tengas miedo de regatear los términos y condiciones. (When negotiating a contract, don’t be afraid to haggle over the terms and conditions.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Regatear (to bargain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo — | — |
Tú regatea | Bargain |
Él / Ella / Usted regatee | Bargain |
Nosotros / Nosotras regateemos | Let’s bargain |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes regateen | Bargain |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
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.