The Conditional Mood of regatear is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often conveying politeness or uncertainty. For example, Yo regatearia el precio si pudiera. (I would bargain the price if I could.)

Regatear is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional follow the standard pattern for -ar verbs in Spanish.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Romper (to break) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of regatear is used to express hypothetical or potential actions, often with an implied condition.

To bargain or haggle: This is the most common meaning, referring to negotiating a price or terms. For example, Si fuera a ese mercado, regatearia los precios (If I went to that market, I would bargain the prices).

To argue or dispute: It can also mean to argue or dispute something, often stubbornly. For example, No regatearia con ella, siempre tiene la razón (I wouldn’t argue with her, she’s always right).

To skimp or be stingy (colloquial): In some contexts, it can mean to be stingy or skimp on something. For example, No me regatearia el sueldo, ¿verdad? (You wouldn’t skimp on my salary, right?).

To haggle or negotiate persistently (idiomatic): It can also refer to persistently haggling or negotiating, often in an annoying way. For example, Siempre regatearia hasta el último centavo (He would always haggle down to the last cent).

Examples

Examples of Romper in the Conditional Mood

En el mercado, regatearía con los vendedores para obtener un mejor precio. (At the market, I would haggle with the vendors to get a better price.)

Mi amigo es muy tacaño, así que regatearía incluso por cosas baratas. (My friend is so stingy, he would haggle even for cheap items.)

Antes de comprar un coche usado, regatearíamos con el vendedor para bajar el precio. (Before buying a used car, we would haggle with the seller to lower the price.)

En esa tienda de artesanías, regatearían para conseguir un descuento. (At that craft store, they would haggle to get a discount.)

Si fuera a un país donde se acostumbra regatear, regatearía para demostrar que respeto sus costumbres. (If I went to a country where haggling is customary, I would haggle to show respect for their customs.)

En ese mercado callejero, regatearías para conseguir un buen trato en las compras. (At that street market, you would haggle to get a good deal on purchases.)

Aunque no me gusta regatear, regatearía si pudiera ahorrar una cantidad significativa de dinero. (Although I don’t like haggling, I would haggle if I could save a significant amount of money.)

En algunas culturas, regatearían incluso por servicios como cortes de cabello o reparaciones. (In some cultures, they would haggle even for services like haircuts or repairs.)

Si estuviera comprando una alfombra persa, definitivamente regatearía para obtener el mejor precio posible. (If I were buying a Persian rug, I would definitely haggle to get the best possible price.)

Cuando viajo a países donde se espera regatear, regatearía de manera respetuosa y amistosa. (When I travel to countries where haggling is expected, I would haggle in a respectful and friendly manner.)

En esa feria de pulgas, regatearíamos para encontrar las mejores gangas. (At that flea market, we would haggle to find the best bargains.)

Si estuviera comprando un artículo de colección, regatearía para intentar obtener un precio más bajo. (If I were buying a collectible item, I would haggle to try to get a lower price.)

Cuando compro en mercados locales, regatearías para demostrar que aprecias su cultura de negociación. (When I shop at local markets, you would haggle to show that you appreciate their bargaining culture.)

En algunas situaciones, regatearían para evitar ser vistos como ingenuos o fáciles de engañar. (In some situations, they would haggle to avoid being seen as naive or easy to deceive.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Romper (to break) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.