conduzco
“conduzco” means “I drive” in Spanish (operating a vehicle).
I drive
Also: I lead, I conduct
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Yo conduzco al trabajo todas las mañanas.
A1I drive to work every morning.
Conduzco con mucho cuidado cuando llueve.
A2I drive very carefully when it rains.
Yo conduzco el proyecto hacia el éxito.
B1I am leading the project toward success.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I drive my car' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'conducere', which means 'to bring together' or 'to lead'. The 'z' was added over time in Spanish to maintain the soft 's' sound before the letter 'o'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conduzco' only for cars?
Mostly, yes! It is used for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. However, you can also use it figuratively to say you are 'leading' a group or 'conducting' an orchestra.
Why isn't it 'conduco'?
In Spanish, if you used 'conduco', the 'c' would sound like a 'k' (like in 'taco'). To keep the soft 's' sound of the original word 'conducir', we add the 'z'.