conduce
“conduce” means “drives” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
drives, is driving
Also: you drive (formal)
📝 In Action
Ella conduce un coche muy rápido.
A2She drives a very fast car.
¿Quién conduce el autobús hoy?
B1Who is driving the bus today?
El señor Pérez conduce con mucha precaución.
A2Mr. Pérez drives with a lot of caution.
leads, guides
Also: conducts
📝 In Action
El guía conduce a los turistas por el museo.
B1The guide leads the tourists through the museum.
Este material conduce muy bien el calor.
B2This material conducts heat very well.
El director conduce la orquesta con pasión.
B1The conductor leads the orchestra with passion.
leads to, results in
Also: causes
📝 In Action
El camino principal conduce directamente al centro de la ciudad.
B2The main road leads directly to the city center.
La falta de planificación conduce a errores graves.
C1The lack of planning leads to serious mistakes.
Esta investigación conduce a nuevas preguntas.
C1This investigation leads to new questions.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "conduce" in Spanish:
causes→conducts→drives→guides→is driving→leads→leads to→results in→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: conduce
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'conduce' in the sense of leading to a result?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *conducere*, meaning 'to lead together' or 'to bring together.' It has always carried the sense of guiding or moving something from one place to another, whether physically (like a wagon) or abstractly (like a result).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conduce' the command form for 'tú' (you informal)?
No, the command form for 'tú' is actually 'conduce' (the same as the 'él/ella' form). For example: '¡Conduce con cuidado!' (Drive carefully!).
Why does the 'yo' form change to 'conduzco'?
The verb 'conducir' belongs to a small group of verbs where the 'c' changes to a 'zc' only in the 'yo' form of the present tense. This is an irregularity you just need to memorize, but it helps keep the sound consistent.