localizar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
localizar — to locate
The present subjunctive uses a 'C' instead of 'Z' in all forms (localice, localices...).
localizar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use this when there is doubt, a wish, or a request about finding something (e.g., 'I hope you find it').
Notes on localizar in the Present Subjunctive
Because all subjunctive endings for -ar verbs start with 'e', the 'Z' in the root must change to 'C' (localic-) to maintain the correct pronunciation.
Example Sentences
Espero que localices el error pronto.
I hope you locate the error soon.
tú
Busco a alguien que localice mi paquete perdido.
I am looking for someone who can locate my lost package.
él/ella/usted
Cuando localicemos la fuga, la arreglaremos.
When we locate the leak, we will fix it.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Spelling it 'localizes'.
Correct: localices
Why: The Z to C change is mandatory in Spanish grammar whenever an E follows the Z sound.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: localizo
Localizar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense (localizo, localizas, localiza...).
Preterite
yo: localicé
The preterite of localizar has a spelling change in the 'yo' form (localicé), but is otherwise regular.
Imperfect
yo: localizaba
The imperfect of localizar is regular: localizaba, localizabas, localizaba...
Future
yo: localizaré
The future tense is regular: add the endings -é, -ás, -á to the full infinitive (localizaré).
Conditional
yo: localizaría
Form the conditional by adding -ía endings to the infinitive: localizaría, localizarías...
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: localizara
Formed from the 'ellos' preterite: localizara, localizaras, localizara...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: localiza
Use 'localiza' (tú) or 'localice' (usted) to give direct orders to find something.
Negative Imperative
yo: no localices
All negative commands for localizar use the present subjunctive forms with 'no'.