relatar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
relatar — to tell
Present subjunctive forms like 'relate' and 'relaten' follow expressions of doubt or desire.
relatar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive after verbs or expressions of doubt, emotion, desire, or uncertainty. For example, 'Dudo que él relate la verdad' means 'I doubt he is telling the truth.' It's used when the main clause expresses subjectivity about the action in the subordinate clause.
Notes on relatar in the Present Subjunctive
Relatar is regular in the present subjunctive. The forms are identical to the negative imperative and the affirmative nosotros/ustedes imperative.
Example Sentences
Espero que relates tu historia pronto.
I hope you tell your story soon.
tú
Dudo que ella relate los detalles exactos.
I doubt she is telling the exact details.
él/ella/usted
Quiero que ustedes relaten sus experiencias.
I want you (plural) to tell your experiences.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Es necesario que relatemos la verdad.
It is necessary that we tell the truth.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative ('relatas') instead of the subjunctive.
Correct: Use 'relates' after verbs of doubt like 'dudo que'.
Why: Expressions of doubt, desire, and emotion trigger the subjunctive mood.
Mistake: Confusing subjunctive forms with imperative forms.
Correct: While 'relate' can be usted imperative, 'relate' after 'dudo que' is present subjunctive.
Why: Context is key; the trigger phrase determines the mood.
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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.
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.