Electrificar Conjugation in Spanish
electrificar means "to electrify" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the village with new lines, the country house, the railway track and the factory in the nineteen-fifties. This page gives you the complete conjugation of electrificar 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. electrificar 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 electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "Every day, I electrify the village with new lines." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: electrificar
- English: to electrify
- Verb type: spelling-changing (c → qu before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: electrificando
- Past participle: electrificado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + electrificado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (c → qu before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of electrificar with all six persons. The gerund is electrificando and the past participle is electrificado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrifico |
| tú | electrificas |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrifica |
| nosotros/as | electrificamos |
| vosotros/as | electrificáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrifican |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrifiqué |
| tú | electrificaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrificó |
| nosotros/as | electrificamos |
| vosotros/as | electrificasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrificaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrificaba |
| tú | electrificabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrificaba |
| nosotros/as | electrificábamos |
| vosotros/as | electrificabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrificaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrificaré |
| tú | electrificarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrificará |
| nosotros/as | electrificaremos |
| vosotros/as | electrificaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrificarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrificaría |
| tú | electrificarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrificaría |
| nosotros/as | electrificaríamos |
| vosotros/as | electrificaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrificarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he electrificado |
| tú | has electrificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha electrificado |
| nosotros/as | hemos electrificado |
| vosotros/as | habéis electrificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han electrificado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había electrificado |
| tú | habías electrificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había electrificado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos electrificado |
| vosotros/as | habíais electrificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían electrificado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré electrificado |
| tú | habrás electrificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá electrificado |
| nosotros/as | habremos electrificado |
| vosotros/as | habréis electrificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán electrificado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría electrificado |
| tú | habrías electrificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría electrificado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos electrificado |
| vosotros/as | habríais electrificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían electrificado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrifique |
| tú | electrifiques |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrifique |
| nosotros/as | electrifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | electrifiquéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrifiquen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrificara |
| tú | electrificaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrificara |
| nosotros/as | electrificáramos |
| vosotros/as | electrificarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrificaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | electrifica |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrifique |
| nosotros/as | electrifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | electrificad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrifiquen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | electrifiques |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrifique |
| nosotros/as | electrifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | electrifiquéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrifiquen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about electrificar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of electrificar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "Every day, I electrify the village with new lines." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo electrifiqué la casa de campo. — "Yesterday, I electrified the country house." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is electrifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example electrifique. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of electrificar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo electrificaba la vía del tren. — "In the past, I used to electrify the railway track." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros electrificaremos la fábrica en los años cincuenta. — "Tomorrow, we will electrify the factory in the nineteen-fifties." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú electrificarías el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "If you could, you would electrify the village with new lines." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he electrificado la casa de campo. — "I have electrified the country house." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había electrificado la vía del tren. — "Before the party, I had electrified the railway track." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré electrificado la fábrica en los años cincuenta. — "By tomorrow, I will have electrified the factory in the nineteen-fifties." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría electrificado el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "If I had been able to, I would have electrified the village with new lines." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él electrifique la casa de campo. — "I hope that he/she electrifies the country house." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is electrifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example electrifique. 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 electrificar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él electrificara la vía del tren, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she electrified the railway track, everything would turn out better." For electrificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electrific- 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 electrificar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Electrifica la fábrica en los años cincuenta! — "Electrify the factory in the nineteen-fifties!" Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is electrifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example electrifique. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of electrificar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No electrifiques el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "Do not electrify the village with new lines." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is electrifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example electrifique. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: electrificar in real sentences
Ten sentences with electrificar, 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 electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "Every day, I electrify the village with new lines." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo electrifiqué la casa de campo. — "Yesterday, I electrified the country house." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo electrificaba la vía del tren. — "In the past, I used to electrify the railway track." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros electrificaremos la fábrica en los años cincuenta. — "Tomorrow, we will electrify the factory in the nineteen-fifties." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú electrificarías el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "If you could, you would electrify the village with new lines." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he electrificado la casa de campo. — "I have electrified the country house." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él electrifique la vía del tren. — "I hope that he/she electrifies the railway track." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él electrificara la fábrica en los años cincuenta, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she electrified the factory in the nineteen-fifties, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Electrifica el pueblo con nuevas líneas! — "Electrify the village with new lines!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy electrificando la casa de campo. — "Now, I am electrifying the country house." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with electrificar
The errors learners actually make with electrificar, 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 electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas.
- Right: Yo electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas.
- Why: electrificar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Forgetting the qu spelling change in the preterite
- Wrong: Ayer, yo electrificé el pueblo con nuevas líneas.
- Right: Ayer, yo electrifiqué el pueblo con nuevas líneas.
- Why: The c becomes qu before e to keep the hard sound, so the yo preterite is electrifiqué, never electrificé. The same qu appears in the subjunctive (electrifique).
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo electrifico la casa de campo.
- Right: Ayer, yo electrifiqué la casa de campo.
- 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 electrifiqué la casa de campo. — "Yesterday, I electrified the country house."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy electrificado la vía del tren.
- Right: Estoy electrificando la vía del tren.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund electrificando for the progressive. The participle electrificado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he electrificado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros electrifica el pueblo con nuevas líneas.
- Right: Nosotros electrificamos el pueblo con nuevas líneas.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes electrificamos, while electrifica belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: electrificar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on electrificar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of electrificar in the present tense?
- (a) electrifica
- (b) electrificamos
- (c) electrifico
- (d) electrificas
Answer: (c) electrifico. The yo form is electrifico. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of electrificar in the present tense?
- (a) electrificamos
- (b) electrificas
- (c) electrifico
- (d) electrifica
Answer: (b) electrificas. The tú form is electrificas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of electrificar in the present tense?
- (a) electrifica
- (b) electrifico
- (c) electrificas
- (d) electrificamos
Answer: (a) electrifica. The él/ella form is electrifica. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of electrificar in the present tense?
- (a) electrifico
- (b) electrificas
- (c) electrifica
- (d) electrificamos
Answer: (d) electrificamos. The nosotros form is electrificamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of electrificar in the present tense?
- (a) electrificas
- (b) electrifica
- (c) electrifican
- (d) electrifico
Answer: (c) electrifican. The ellos/ellas form is electrifican. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of electrificar?
- (a) electrifico
- (b) electrificar
- (c) electrificando
- (d) electrificado
Answer: (c) electrificando. The gerund is electrificando, used for the progressive: estoy electrificando.
7. What is the past participle of electrificar?
- (a) electrificar
- (b) electrificado
- (c) electrificando
- (d) electrifiqué
Answer: (b) electrificado. The past participle is electrificado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he electrificado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ el pueblo con nuevas líneas.
- (a) electrifico
- (b) electrificas
- (c) electrifica
- (d) electrificamos
Answer: (a) electrifico. The sentence needs the yo form electrifico (Every day, I electrify the village with new lines.)
9. What is the yo form of electrificar in the preterite?
- (a) electrificaste
- (b) electrificó
- (c) electrificamos
- (d) electrifiqué
Answer: (d) electrifiqué. The yo preterite is electrifiqué. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ la vía del tren.
- (a) electrifiquéis
- (b) electrifique
- (c) electrifiques
- (d) electrifiquemos
Answer: (b) electrifique. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is electrifique.
Frequently asked questions about electrificar
Is electrificar regular?
Almost. electrificar 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 electrifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example electrifique. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does electrificar mean, and when do I use it?
electrificar means "to electrify" in English. Use it when you talk about the village with new lines, the country house, the railway track and the factory in the nineteen-fifties — for example: Yo electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "I electrify the village with new lines." 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 electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "I electrify the village with new lines." 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 electrificar?
No. electrificar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "I electrify the village with new lines." 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 electrificar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo electrifico el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "I electrify the village with new lines." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo electrifiqué el pueblo con nuevas líneas. — "Yesterday, I electrified the village with new lines." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.