relatar Negative Imperative Conjugation
relatar — to tell
Negative commands like 'no relates' and 'no relaten' use the present subjunctive.
relatar Negative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Negative Imperative
You use the negative imperative to tell someone *not* to do something. It's formed using 'no' plus the present subjunctive. For instance, 'no relates esa historia' means 'don't tell that story.'
Notes on relatar in the Negative Imperative
Like all negative commands, 'relatar' uses its present subjunctive forms preceded by 'no'. It's regular in this construction.
Example Sentences
No relates chismes en el trabajo.
Don't tell gossip at work.
tú
No relaten información confidencial.
Do not tell confidential information.
ustedes
No relatéis vuestros miedos a desconocidos.
Don't tell your fears to strangers.
vosotros
No relate detalles innecesarios.
Don't tell unnecessary details.
usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive, like 'no relatar'.
Correct: Use 'no relates' (tú) or 'no relate' (usted).
Why: The infinitive isn't used for commands, even negative ones.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no'.
Correct: Always add 'no' before the subjunctive verb for negative commands.
Why: The 'no' is essential to make the command negative.
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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.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: relata
Use imperative forms like 'relata' and 'relaten' for direct commands.