conduzco
kohn-DOOS-koh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'ZC' Spelling Change
In Spanish, some verbs that end in -cer or -cir change the 'c' to 'zc' when you talk about yourself in the present ('yo'). This helps keep the soft sound of the word consistent.
Who is doing the action?
'Conduzco' specifically means 'I' am driving right now. If someone else is driving, the 'z' disappears (e.g., 'él conduce').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 'Z'
Mistake: "Yo conduco."
Correction: Yo conduzco. Remember, the 'yo' form needs that extra 'z' to sound right!
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Choice
While 'conduzco' is perfectly understood everywhere, in Mexico and many parts of Latin America, people often prefer to say 'manejo' when talking about driving a car.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conduzco
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I drive my car' in Spanish?
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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'.