Electrizar Conjugation in Spanish
electrizar means "to electrify" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the atmosphere of the party, the audience with his speech, the hall with his voice and the children with the news. This page gives you the complete conjugation of electrizar 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. electrizar is a spelling-changing (z → c 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 electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. — "Every day, I electrify the atmosphere of the party." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: electrizar
- English: to electrify
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: electrizando
- Past participle: electrizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + electrizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of electrizar with all six persons. The gerund is electrizando and the past participle is electrizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrizo |
| tú | electrizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | electriza |
| nosotros/as | electrizamos |
| vosotros/as | electrizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electricé |
| tú | electrizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrizó |
| nosotros/as | electrizamos |
| vosotros/as | electrizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrizaba |
| tú | electrizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrizaba |
| nosotros/as | electrizábamos |
| vosotros/as | electrizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrizaré |
| tú | electrizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrizará |
| nosotros/as | electrizaremos |
| vosotros/as | electrizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrizaría |
| tú | electrizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrizaría |
| nosotros/as | electrizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | electrizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he electrizado |
| tú | has electrizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha electrizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos electrizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis electrizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han electrizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había electrizado |
| tú | habías electrizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había electrizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos electrizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais electrizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían electrizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré electrizado |
| tú | habrás electrizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá electrizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos electrizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis electrizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán electrizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría electrizado |
| tú | habrías electrizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría electrizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos electrizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais electrizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían electrizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrice |
| tú | electrices |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrice |
| nosotros/as | electricemos |
| vosotros/as | electricéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electricen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | electrizara |
| tú | electrizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrizara |
| nosotros/as | electrizáramos |
| vosotros/as | electrizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electrizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | electriza |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrice |
| nosotros/as | electricemos |
| vosotros/as | electrizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electricen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | electrices |
| él/ella/Ud. | electrice |
| nosotros/as | electricemos |
| vosotros/as | electricéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | electricen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about electrizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of electrizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. — "Every day, I electrify the atmosphere of the party." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo electricé al público con su discurso. — "Yesterday, I electrified the audience with his speech." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is electricé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example electrice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of electrizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo electrizaba la sala con su voz. — "In the past, I used to electrify the hall with his voice." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros electrizaremos a los niños con la noticia. — "Tomorrow, we will electrify the children with the news." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú electrizarías el ambiente de la fiesta. — "If you could, you would electrify the atmosphere of the party." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he electrizado al público con su discurso. — "I have electrified the audience with his speech." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había electrizado la sala con su voz. — "Before the party, I had electrified the hall with his voice." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré electrizado a los niños con la noticia. — "By tomorrow, I will have electrified the children with the news." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría electrizado el ambiente de la fiesta. — "If I had been able to, I would have electrified the atmosphere of the party." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él electrice al público con su discurso. — "I hope that he/she electrifies the audience with his speech." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is electricé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example electrice. 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 electrizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él electrizara la sala con su voz, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she electrified the hall with his voice, everything would turn out better." For electrizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem electriz- 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 electrizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Electriza a los niños con la noticia! — "Electrify the children with the news!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is electricé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example electrice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of electrizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No electrices el ambiente de la fiesta. — "Do not electrify the atmosphere of the party." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is electricé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example electrice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: electrizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with electrizar, 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 electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. — "Every day, I electrify the atmosphere of the party." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo electricé al público con su discurso. — "Yesterday, I electrified the audience with his speech." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo electrizaba la sala con su voz. — "In the past, I used to electrify the hall with his voice." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros electrizaremos a los niños con la noticia. — "Tomorrow, we will electrify the children with the news." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú electrizarías el ambiente de la fiesta. — "If you could, you would electrify the atmosphere of the party." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he electrizado al público con su discurso. — "I have electrified the audience with his speech." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él electrice la sala con su voz. — "I hope that he/she electrifies the hall with his voice." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él electrizara a los niños con la noticia, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she electrified the children with the news, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Electriza el ambiente de la fiesta! — "Electrify the atmosphere of the party!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy electrizando al público con su discurso. — "Now, I am electrifying the audience with his speech." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with electrizar
The errors learners actually make with electrizar, 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 electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta.
- Right: Yo electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta.
- Why: electrizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él electriza al público con su discurso.
- Right: Espero que él electrice al público con su discurso.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for electrizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: electrice, not electriza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo electrizo al público con su discurso.
- Right: Ayer, yo electricé al público con su discurso.
- 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 electricé al público con su discurso. — "Yesterday, I electrified the audience with his speech."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy electrizado la sala con su voz.
- Right: Estoy electrizando la sala con su voz.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund electrizando for the progressive. The participle electrizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he electrizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros electriza el ambiente de la fiesta.
- Right: Nosotros electrizamos el ambiente de la fiesta.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes electrizamos, while electriza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: electrizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on electrizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of electrizar in the present tense?
- (a) electriza
- (b) electrizamos
- (c) electrizo
- (d) electrizas
Answer: (c) electrizo. The yo form is electrizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of electrizar in the present tense?
- (a) electrizamos
- (b) electrizas
- (c) electrizo
- (d) electriza
Answer: (b) electrizas. The tú form is electrizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of electrizar in the present tense?
- (a) electriza
- (b) electrizo
- (c) electrizas
- (d) electrizamos
Answer: (a) electriza. The él/ella form is electriza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of electrizar in the present tense?
- (a) electrizo
- (b) electrizas
- (c) electriza
- (d) electrizamos
Answer: (d) electrizamos. The nosotros form is electrizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of electrizar in the present tense?
- (a) electrizas
- (b) electriza
- (c) electrizan
- (d) electrizo
Answer: (c) electrizan. The ellos/ellas form is electrizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of electrizar?
- (a) electrizo
- (b) electrizar
- (c) electrizando
- (d) electrizado
Answer: (c) electrizando. The gerund is electrizando, used for the progressive: estoy electrizando.
7. What is the past participle of electrizar?
- (a) electrizar
- (b) electrizado
- (c) electrizando
- (d) electricé
Answer: (b) electrizado. The past participle is electrizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he electrizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ el ambiente de la fiesta.
- (a) electrizo
- (b) electrizas
- (c) electriza
- (d) electrizamos
Answer: (a) electrizo. The sentence needs the yo form electrizo (Every day, I electrify the atmosphere of the party.)
9. What is the yo form of electrizar in the preterite?
- (a) electrizaste
- (b) electrizó
- (c) electrizamos
- (d) electricé
Answer: (d) electricé. The yo preterite is electricé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ la sala con su voz.
- (a) electricéis
- (b) electrice
- (c) electrices
- (d) electricemos
Answer: (b) electrice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is electrice.
Frequently asked questions about electrizar
Is electrizar regular?
Almost. electrizar is a spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb, so its endings are regular but its spelling changes in some forms: Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is electricé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example electrice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does electrizar mean, and when do I use it?
electrizar means "to electrify" in English. Use it when you talk about the atmosphere of the party, the audience with his speech, the hall with his voice and the children with the news — for example: Yo electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. — "I electrify the atmosphere of the party." 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 electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. — "I electrify the atmosphere of the party." 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 electrizar?
No. electrizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. — "I electrify the atmosphere of the party." 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 electrizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo electrizo el ambiente de la fiesta. — "I electrify the atmosphere of the party." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo electricé el ambiente de la fiesta. — "Yesterday, I electrified the atmosphere of the party." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.