relatar Present Conjugation
relatar — to tell
The present tense 'relato', 'relatas', 'relata' is used for current or habitual telling.
relatar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense of 'relatar' for actions happening now, habitual actions, or general truths. For example, 'Él relata historias interesantes' means 'He tells interesting stories' (habitually). Or, 'Ahora, yo relato mi día' means 'Right now, I am telling about my day.'
Notes on relatar in the Present
Relatar is regular in the present tense. All forms follow the standard -ar verb conjugation.
Example Sentences
Yo relato los eventos tal como sucedieron.
I tell the events as they happened.
yo
¿Tú relatas cuentos a los niños a menudo?
Do you often tell stories to the children?
tú
El guía relata la historia del lugar.
The guide tells the history of the place.
él/ella/usted
Ellos relatan sus experiencias de viaje.
They tell about their travel experiences.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense for a past completed action.
Correct: Use the preterite 'relató' for a specific past telling.
Why: The present tense is for ongoing or habitual actions, not finished ones.
Mistake: Confusing 'relata' (he/she/it tells) with 'relato' (I tell).
Correct: 'Relata' is for él/ella/usted, and 'relato' is for yo.
Why: These are distinct conjugations for different subjects.
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Related Tenses
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.
Negative Imperative
yo: no relates
Negative commands like 'no relates' and 'no relaten' use the present subjunctive.