simbolizar Present Conjugation
simbolizar — to symbolize
The present tense of simbolizar is completely regular: simbolizo, simbolizas, simboliza, simbolizamos, simbolizáis, simbolizan.
simbolizar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use this to describe what things represent in general truths, current situations, or habitual contexts.
Notes on simbolizar in the Present
Simbolizar is a regular -ar verb in the present tense. The 'z' remains throughout because the endings do not start with 'e' or 'i'.
Example Sentences
La paloma simboliza la paz.
The dove symbolizes peace.
él/ella/usted
Estos iconos simbolizan diferentes funciones.
These icons symbolize different functions.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Nosotros simbolizamos la esperanza del pueblo.
We symbolize the hope of the people.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Thinking there is a stem change like 'simbueliza'.
Correct: simboliza
Why: Simbolizar does not have a stem-vowel change; it is a regular -ar verb.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: simbolicé
The preterite of simbolizar is regular except for the 'yo' form spelling change: simbolicé.
Imperfect
yo: simbolizaba
The imperfect of simbolizar is regular: simbolizaba, simbolizabas, simbolizaba, simbolizábamos, simbolizabais, simbolizaban.
Future
yo: simbolizaré
The future tense of simbolizar is regular: add the endings -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án to the infinitive.
Conditional
yo: simbolizaría
The conditional of simbolizar is regular: add -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían to the infinitive.
Present Subjunctive
yo: simbolice
The present subjunctive of simbolizar features a 'z' to 'c' spelling change: simbolice, simbolices, simbolice, simbolicemos, simbolicéis, simbolicen.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: simbolizara
The imperfect subjunctive of simbolizar is regular, based on the third-person plural preterite: simbolizara, simbolizaras, simbolizara...
Affirmative Imperative
yo: simboliza
The imperative of simbolizar uses the spelling change 'c' for formal and plural commands: simboliza, simbolice, simbolicemos, simbolizad, simbolicen.
Negative Imperative
yo: no simbolices
The negative imperative of simbolizar always uses the present subjunctive forms: no simbolices, no simbolice, no simbolicemos, no simbolicéis, no simbolicen.