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caracterizar Present Conjugation

caracterizarto characterize

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Quick answer:

The present of caracterizar is regular, but remember the 'z' sounds like 's' (or 'th' in Spain): caracterizo, caracterizas, caracteriza.

caracterizar Present Forms

yocaracterizo
caracterizas
él/ella/ustedcaracteriza
nosotroscaracterizamos
vosotroscaracterizáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescaracterizan

When to Use the Present

Use the present to describe the defining traits of a person, place, or thing that are true right now or generally constant.

Notes on caracterizar in the Present

This verb is completely regular in the present indicative. There are no stem changes or spelling shifts in this tense.

Example Sentences

  • Su honestidad lo caracteriza como un gran líder.

    His honesty characterizes him as a great leader.

    él/ella/usted

  • Estas montañas caracterizan el paisaje de la región.

    These mountains characterize the landscape of the region.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Me caracterizo por ser una persona muy puntual.

    I am characterized by being a very punctual person.

    yo

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'caracterisar' with an 's'.

    Correct: caracterizar

    Why: While they sound the same in Latin America, the verb is always spelled with a 'z' in its infinitive and present forms.

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