amenazar Present Conjugation
amenazar — to threaten
The present of amenazar is regular except for the z-to-c spelling change in the subjunctive (not here), following standard -ar patterns: amenazo, amenazas, amenaza...
amenazar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense to describe current threats, ongoing dangers, or habitual behaviors that pose a risk.
Notes on amenazar in the Present
Amenazar is completely regular in the indicative present. It follows the standard -ar endings.
Example Sentences
La tormenta amenaza la costa.
The storm threatens the coast.
él/ella/usted
No me amenazas con tus palabras.
You don't threaten me with your words.
tú
Ellos amenazan con cancelar el contrato.
They are threatening to cancel the contract.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'amenace' for the 'yo' form in the indicative.
Correct: amenazo
Why: The 'z' only changes to 'c' before 'e' (subjunctive). In the present indicative 'o', the 'z' remains.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: amenacé
The preterite features a spelling change in the 'yo' form (amenacé) to keep the 'th/s' sound, but is otherwise regular.
Imperfect
yo: amenazaba
The imperfect of amenazar is entirely regular: amenazaba, amenazabas, amenazaba...
Future
yo: amenazaré
The future tense is regular; simply add the endings to the infinitive: amenazaré, amenazarás, amenazará.
Conditional
yo: amenazaría
The conditional is regular: amenazaría, amenazarías, amenazaría...
Present Subjunctive
yo: amenace
The present subjunctive requires a spelling change from 'z' to 'c' in all forms: amenace, amenaces, amenace...
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: amenazara
The imperfect subjunctive is based on the preterite third-person plural: amenazara, amenazaras, amenazara...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: amenaza
Use 'amenaza' for informal commands and 'amenace' for formal ones, noting the z-to-c change in formal forms.
Negative Imperative
yo: no amenaces
Always uses the present subjunctive forms: no amenaces, no amenace, no amenacen.