Ejemplificar Conjugation in Spanish
ejemplificar means "to exemplify" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the rule with a case, the theory with data, the problem with a story and his idea with a drawing. This page gives you the complete conjugation of ejemplificar in every tense and mood — present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional, the four perfect tenses, both subjunctive tenses and the imperative — with all six persons, plus the gerund and the past participle. Every form below comes from VerbFlow's verified conjugation tables, so you can trust the accents and the spelling changes. ejemplificar is a spelling-changing (c → qu before e) -ar verb, and the notes under each tense explain exactly where it follows the rules and where it breaks them. To hear it in a real sentence: Cada día, yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. — "Every day, I exemplify the rule with a case." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: ejemplificar
- English: to exemplify
- Verb type: spelling-changing (c → qu before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: ejemplificando
- Past participle: ejemplificado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + ejemplificado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (c → qu before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of ejemplificar with all six persons. The gerund is ejemplificando and the past participle is ejemplificado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | ejemplifico |
| tú | ejemplificas |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplifica |
| nosotros/as | ejemplificamos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplificáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplifican |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | ejemplifiqué |
| tú | ejemplificaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplificó |
| nosotros/as | ejemplificamos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplificasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplificaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | ejemplificaba |
| tú | ejemplificabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplificaba |
| nosotros/as | ejemplificábamos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplificabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplificaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | ejemplificaré |
| tú | ejemplificarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplificará |
| nosotros/as | ejemplificaremos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplificaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplificarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | ejemplificaría |
| tú | ejemplificarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplificaría |
| nosotros/as | ejemplificaríamos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplificaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplificarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he ejemplificado |
| tú | has ejemplificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha ejemplificado |
| nosotros/as | hemos ejemplificado |
| vosotros/as | habéis ejemplificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han ejemplificado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había ejemplificado |
| tú | habías ejemplificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había ejemplificado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos ejemplificado |
| vosotros/as | habíais ejemplificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían ejemplificado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré ejemplificado |
| tú | habrás ejemplificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá ejemplificado |
| nosotros/as | habremos ejemplificado |
| vosotros/as | habréis ejemplificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán ejemplificado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría ejemplificado |
| tú | habrías ejemplificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría ejemplificado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos ejemplificado |
| vosotros/as | habríais ejemplificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían ejemplificado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | ejemplifique |
| tú | ejemplifiques |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplifique |
| nosotros/as | ejemplifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplifiquéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplifiquen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | ejemplificara |
| tú | ejemplificaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplificara |
| nosotros/as | ejemplificáramos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplificarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplificaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | ejemplifica |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplifique |
| nosotros/as | ejemplifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplificad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplifiquen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | ejemplifiques |
| él/ella/Ud. | ejemplifique |
| nosotros/as | ejemplifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | ejemplifiquéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | ejemplifiquen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about ejemplificar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of ejemplificar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. — "Every day, I exemplify the rule with a case." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Preterite (past)
The preterite (past) of ejemplificar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo ejemplifiqué la teoría con datos. — "Yesterday, I exemplified the theory with data." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is ejemplifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example ejemplifique. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of ejemplificar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo ejemplificaba el problema con una historia. — "In the past, I used to exemplify the problem with a story." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Future
The future of ejemplificar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros ejemplificaremos su idea con un dibujo. — "Tomorrow, we will exemplify his idea with a drawing." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Conditional
The conditional of ejemplificar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú ejemplificarías la regla con un caso. — "If you could, you would exemplify the rule with a case." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Present perfect
The present perfect of ejemplificar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he ejemplificado la teoría con datos. — "I have exemplified the theory with data." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Pluperfect
The pluperfect of ejemplificar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había ejemplificado el problema con una historia. — "Before the party, I had exemplified the problem with a story." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Future perfect
The future perfect of ejemplificar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré ejemplificado su idea con un dibujo. — "By tomorrow, I will have exemplified his idea with a drawing." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Conditional perfect
The conditional perfect of ejemplificar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría ejemplificado la regla con un caso. — "If I had been able to, I would have exemplified the rule with a case." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Present subjunctive
The present subjunctive of ejemplificar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él ejemplifique la teoría con datos. — "I hope that he/she exemplifies the theory with data." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is ejemplifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example ejemplifique. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
The imperfect subjunctive (-ra) of ejemplificar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él ejemplificara el problema con una historia, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she exemplified the problem with a story, everything would turn out better." For ejemplificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem ejemplific- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperative (affirmative)
The imperative (affirmative) of ejemplificar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Ejemplifica su idea con un dibujo! — "Exemplify his idea with a drawing!" Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is ejemplifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example ejemplifique. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of ejemplificar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No ejemplifiques la regla con un caso. — "Do not exemplify the rule with a case." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is ejemplifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example ejemplifique. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: ejemplificar in real sentences
Ten sentences with ejemplificar, one for each main tense, each with its English translation. Read them aloud, then try changing the person and the complement to make your own versions.
- Cada día, yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. — "Every day, I exemplify the rule with a case." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo ejemplifiqué la teoría con datos. — "Yesterday, I exemplified the theory with data." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo ejemplificaba el problema con una historia. — "In the past, I used to exemplify the problem with a story." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros ejemplificaremos su idea con un dibujo. — "Tomorrow, we will exemplify his idea with a drawing." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú ejemplificarías la regla con un caso. — "If you could, you would exemplify the rule with a case." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he ejemplificado la teoría con datos. — "I have exemplified the theory with data." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él ejemplifique el problema con una historia. — "I hope that he/she exemplifies the problem with a story." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él ejemplificara su idea con un dibujo, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she exemplified his idea with a drawing, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Ejemplifica la regla con un caso! — "Exemplify the rule with a case!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy ejemplificando la teoría con datos. — "Now, I am exemplifying the theory with data." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with ejemplificar
The errors learners actually make with ejemplificar, each with the wrong form, the right form, and why it is wrong.
Mistake 1: Adding a reflexive pronoun that does not belong
- Wrong: Yo me ejemplifico la regla con un caso.
- Right: Yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso.
- Why: ejemplificar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Forgetting the qu spelling change in the preterite
- Wrong: Ayer, yo ejemplificé la regla con un caso.
- Right: Ayer, yo ejemplifiqué la regla con un caso.
- Why: The c becomes qu before e to keep the hard sound, so the yo preterite is ejemplifiqué, never ejemplificé. The same qu appears in the subjunctive (ejemplifique).
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo ejemplifico la teoría con datos.
- Right: Ayer, yo ejemplifiqué la teoría con datos.
- Why: Ayer means yesterday, so the action is finished and needs the preterite. The present tense is for habits and routines, not for yesterday: Ayer, yo ejemplifiqué la teoría con datos. — "Yesterday, I exemplified the theory with data."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy ejemplificado el problema con una historia.
- Right: Estoy ejemplificando el problema con una historia.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund ejemplificando for the progressive. The participle ejemplificado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he ejemplificado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros ejemplifica la regla con un caso.
- Right: Nosotros ejemplificamos la regla con un caso.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes ejemplificamos, while ejemplifica belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: ejemplificar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on ejemplificar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of ejemplificar in the present tense?
- (a) ejemplificamos
- (b) ejemplifico
- (c) ejemplificas
- (d) ejemplifica
Answer: (b) ejemplifico. The yo form is ejemplifico. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of ejemplificar in the present tense?
- (a) ejemplificas
- (b) ejemplifico
- (c) ejemplifica
- (d) ejemplificamos
Answer: (a) ejemplificas. The tú form is ejemplificas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of ejemplificar in the present tense?
- (a) ejemplifico
- (b) ejemplificas
- (c) ejemplificamos
- (d) ejemplifica
Answer: (d) ejemplifica. The él/ella form is ejemplifica. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of ejemplificar in the present tense?
- (a) ejemplificas
- (b) ejemplifica
- (c) ejemplificamos
- (d) ejemplifico
Answer: (c) ejemplificamos. The nosotros form is ejemplificamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of ejemplificar in the present tense?
- (a) ejemplifica
- (b) ejemplifican
- (c) ejemplifico
- (d) ejemplificas
Answer: (b) ejemplifican. The ellos/ellas form is ejemplifican. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of ejemplificar?
- (a) ejemplificar
- (b) ejemplificando
- (c) ejemplificado
- (d) ejemplifico
Answer: (b) ejemplificando. The gerund is ejemplificando, used for the progressive: estoy ejemplificando.
7. What is the past participle of ejemplificar?
- (a) ejemplificado
- (b) ejemplificando
- (c) ejemplifiqué
- (d) ejemplificar
Answer: (a) ejemplificado. The past participle is ejemplificado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he ejemplificado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ la regla con un caso.
- (a) ejemplificas
- (b) ejemplifica
- (c) ejemplificamos
- (d) ejemplifico
Answer: (d) ejemplifico. The sentence needs the yo form ejemplifico (Every day, I exemplify the rule with a case.)
9. What is the yo form of ejemplificar in the preterite?
- (a) ejemplificó
- (b) ejemplificamos
- (c) ejemplifiqué
- (d) ejemplificaste
Answer: (c) ejemplifiqué. The yo preterite is ejemplifiqué. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ el problema con una historia.
- (a) ejemplifique
- (b) ejemplifiques
- (c) ejemplifiquemos
- (d) ejemplifiquéis
Answer: (a) ejemplifique. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is ejemplifique.
Frequently asked questions about ejemplificar
Is ejemplificar regular?
Almost. ejemplificar is a spelling-changing (c → qu before e) -ar verb, so its endings are regular but its spelling changes in some forms: Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is ejemplifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example ejemplifique. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does ejemplificar mean, and when do I use it?
ejemplificar means "to exemplify" in English. Use it when you talk about the rule with a case, the theory with data, the problem with a story and his idea with a drawing — for example: Yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. — "I exemplify the rule with a case." It is a practical verb for everyday conversation, and it appears in all the tenses on this page.
How do you say it in a real sentence?
A natural sentence is: Yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. — "I exemplify the rule with a case." Change the person using the table above, and change the complement to talk about your own life: the verb stays the same, only the ending changes.
Is there a reflexive form of ejemplificar?
No. ejemplificar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. — "I exemplify the rule with a case." Adding me, te or se would change the meaning, so keep the verb plain unless you mean the reflexive partner.
When do I use the present tense instead of the preterite with ejemplificar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo ejemplifico la regla con un caso. — "I exemplify the rule with a case." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo ejemplifiqué la regla con un caso. — "Yesterday, I exemplified the rule with a case." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.