relatar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
relatar — to tell
Use imperative forms like 'relata' and 'relaten' for direct commands.
relatar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for giving direct orders or instructions. For example, 'relata tu historia' means 'tell your story.' It's used for commands you give directly to someone.
Notes on relatar in the Affirmative Imperative
Relatar is regular in the affirmative imperative. The nosotros and ustedes forms match the present subjunctive.
Example Sentences
¡Relata los hechos claramente!
Tell the facts clearly!
tú
Relaten su experiencia en el proyecto.
Tell your experience on the project.
ustedes
Relatad lo que visteis.
Tell what you saw.
vosotros
Relatemos la verdad.
Let's tell the truth.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'relatar' instead of a command form.
Correct: Use 'relata' for tú or 'relaten' for ustedes.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb, not a command.
Mistake: Confusing tú and usted forms, e.g., 'relate' for tú.
Correct: Use 'relata' for tú and 'relate' for usted.
Why: These are distinct command forms for different levels of formality.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: relato
The present tense 'relato', 'relatas', 'relata' is used for current or habitual telling.
Preterite
yo: relaté
The preterite of 'relatar' is regular: relaté, relataste, relató, relatamos, relatasteis, relataron.
Imperfect
yo: relataba
The imperfect 'relataba' describes past storytelling that was ongoing or habitual.
Future
yo: relataré
The future tense 'relataré' and 'relatarán' indicates telling that will happen.
Conditional
yo: relataría
The conditional 'relataría' is for hypothetical or polite storytelling.
Present Subjunctive
yo: relate
Present subjunctive forms like 'relate' and 'relaten' follow expressions of doubt or desire.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: relatara
The imperfect subjunctive (relatara/relatase) is for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no relates
Negative commands like 'no relates' and 'no relaten' use the present subjunctive.