Enrojecer Conjugation in Spanish
enrojecer means "to redden, to blush" in English, and it comes up when people talk about embarrassment in class, the sun on the beach, receiving the compliment and anger during the argument. This page gives you the complete conjugation of enrojecer 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. enrojecer is a spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a) -er 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 enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. — "Every day, I redden with embarrassment in class." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: enrojecer
- English: to redden, to blush
- Verb type: spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a) -er verb
- Gerund: enrojeciendo
- Past participle: enrojecido
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + enrojecido)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of enrojecer with all six persons. The gerund is enrojeciendo and the past participle is enrojecido.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | enrojezco |
| tú | enrojeces |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojece |
| nosotros/as | enrojecemos |
| vosotros/as | enrojecéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojecen |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | enrojecí |
| tú | enrojeciste |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojeció |
| nosotros/as | enrojecimos |
| vosotros/as | enrojecisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojecieron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | enrojecía |
| tú | enrojecías |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojecía |
| nosotros/as | enrojecíamos |
| vosotros/as | enrojecíais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojecían |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | enrojeceré |
| tú | enrojecerás |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojecerá |
| nosotros/as | enrojeceremos |
| vosotros/as | enrojeceréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojecerán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | enrojecería |
| tú | enrojecerías |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojecería |
| nosotros/as | enrojeceríamos |
| vosotros/as | enrojeceríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojecerían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he enrojecido |
| tú | has enrojecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha enrojecido |
| nosotros/as | hemos enrojecido |
| vosotros/as | habéis enrojecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han enrojecido |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había enrojecido |
| tú | habías enrojecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | había enrojecido |
| nosotros/as | habíamos enrojecido |
| vosotros/as | habíais enrojecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían enrojecido |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré enrojecido |
| tú | habrás enrojecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá enrojecido |
| nosotros/as | habremos enrojecido |
| vosotros/as | habréis enrojecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán enrojecido |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría enrojecido |
| tú | habrías enrojecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría enrojecido |
| nosotros/as | habríamos enrojecido |
| vosotros/as | habríais enrojecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían enrojecido |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | enrojezca |
| tú | enrojezcas |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojezca |
| nosotros/as | enrojezcamos |
| vosotros/as | enrojecáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojezcan |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | enrojeciera |
| tú | enrojecieras |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojeciera |
| nosotros/as | enrojeciéramos |
| vosotros/as | enrojecierais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojecieran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | enrojece |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojezca |
| nosotros/as | enrojezcamos |
| vosotros/as | enrojeced |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojezcan |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | enrojezcas |
| él/ella/Ud. | enrojezca |
| nosotros/as | enrojezcamos |
| vosotros/as | enrojecáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | enrojezcan |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about enrojecer in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of enrojecer is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. — "Every day, I redden with embarrassment in class." Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is enrojezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example enrojezca. 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 enrojecer is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo enrojecí por el sol en la playa. — "Yesterday, I reddened from the sun on the beach." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of enrojecer is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo enrojecía al recibir el cumplido. — "In the past, I used to redden on receiving the compliment." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros enrojeceremos de ira durante la discusión. — "Tomorrow, we will redden with anger during the argument." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú enrojecerías de vergüenza en clase. — "If you could, you would redden with embarrassment in class." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he enrojecido por el sol en la playa. — "I have reddened from the sun on the beach." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había enrojecido al recibir el cumplido. — "Before the party, I had reddened on receiving the compliment." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré enrojecido de ira durante la discusión. — "By tomorrow, I will have reddened with anger during the argument." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría enrojecido de vergüenza en clase. — "If I had been able to, I would have reddened with embarrassment in class." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él enrojezca por el sol en la playa. — "I hope that he/she reddens from the sun on the beach." Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is enrojezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example enrojezca. 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 enrojecer is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él enrojeciera al recibir el cumplido, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she reddened on receiving the compliment, everything would turn out better." For enrojecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem enrojec- 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 enrojecer is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Enrojece de ira durante la discusión! — "Redden with anger during the argument!" Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is enrojezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example enrojezca. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of enrojecer is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No enrojezcas de vergüenza en clase. — "Do not redden with embarrassment in class." Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is enrojezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example enrojezca. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: enrojecer in real sentences
Ten sentences with enrojecer, 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 enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. — "Every day, I redden with embarrassment in class." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo enrojecí por el sol en la playa. — "Yesterday, I reddened from the sun on the beach." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo enrojecía al recibir el cumplido. — "In the past, I used to redden on receiving the compliment." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros enrojeceremos de ira durante la discusión. — "Tomorrow, we will redden with anger during the argument." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú enrojecerías de vergüenza en clase. — "If you could, you would redden with embarrassment in class." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he enrojecido por el sol en la playa. — "I have reddened from the sun on the beach." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él enrojezca al recibir el cumplido. — "I hope that he/she reddens on receiving the compliment." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él enrojeciera de ira durante la discusión, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she reddened with anger during the argument, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Enrojece de vergüenza en clase! — "Redden with embarrassment in class!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy enrojeciendo por el sol en la playa. — "Now, I am reddening from the sun on the beach." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with enrojecer
The errors learners actually make with enrojecer, 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 enrojezco de vergüenza en clase.
- Right: Yo enrojezco de vergüenza en clase.
- Why: enrojecer is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Forgetting the zc spelling change
- Wrong: Yo enrojeco de vergüenza en clase.
- Right: Yo enrojezco de vergüenza en clase.
- Why: Verbs in -cer change c to zc before o and a. The yo form is enrojezco, never enrojeco, and the same change appears in the subjunctive (enrojezca).
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo enrojezco por el sol en la playa.
- Right: Ayer, yo enrojecí por el sol en la playa.
- 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 enrojecí por el sol en la playa. — "Yesterday, I reddened from the sun on the beach."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy enrojecido al recibir el cumplido.
- Right: Estoy enrojeciendo al recibir el cumplido.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund enrojeciendo for the progressive. The participle enrojecido goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he enrojecido), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros enrojece de vergüenza en clase.
- Right: Nosotros enrojecemos de vergüenza en clase.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes enrojecemos, while enrojece belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: enrojecer conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on enrojecer. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of enrojecer in the present tense?
- (a) enrojecemos
- (b) enrojezco
- (c) enrojeces
- (d) enrojece
Answer: (b) enrojezco. The yo form is enrojezco. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of enrojecer in the present tense?
- (a) enrojeces
- (b) enrojezco
- (c) enrojece
- (d) enrojecemos
Answer: (a) enrojeces. The tú form is enrojeces. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of enrojecer in the present tense?
- (a) enrojezco
- (b) enrojeces
- (c) enrojecemos
- (d) enrojece
Answer: (d) enrojece. The él/ella form is enrojece. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of enrojecer in the present tense?
- (a) enrojeces
- (b) enrojece
- (c) enrojecemos
- (d) enrojezco
Answer: (c) enrojecemos. The nosotros form is enrojecemos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of enrojecer in the present tense?
- (a) enrojece
- (b) enrojecen
- (c) enrojezco
- (d) enrojeces
Answer: (b) enrojecen. The ellos/ellas form is enrojecen. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of enrojecer?
- (a) enrojecer
- (b) enrojeciendo
- (c) enrojecido
- (d) enrojezco
Answer: (b) enrojeciendo. The gerund is enrojeciendo, used for the progressive: estoy enrojeciendo.
7. What is the past participle of enrojecer?
- (a) enrojecido
- (b) enrojeciendo
- (c) enrojecí
- (d) enrojecer
Answer: (a) enrojecido. The past participle is enrojecido, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he enrojecido.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ de vergüenza en clase.
- (a) enrojeces
- (b) enrojece
- (c) enrojecemos
- (d) enrojezco
Answer: (d) enrojezco. The sentence needs the yo form enrojezco (Every day, I redden with embarrassment in class.)
9. What is the yo form of enrojecer in the preterite?
- (a) enrojeció
- (b) enrojecimos
- (c) enrojecí
- (d) enrojeciste
Answer: (c) enrojecí. The yo preterite is enrojecí. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ al recibir el cumplido.
- (a) enrojezca
- (b) enrojezcas
- (c) enrojezcamos
- (d) enrojecáis
Answer: (a) enrojezca. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is enrojezca.
Frequently asked questions about enrojecer
Is enrojecer regular?
Almost. enrojecer is a spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a) -er verb, so its endings are regular but its spelling changes in some forms: Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is enrojezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example enrojezca. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does enrojecer mean, and when do I use it?
enrojecer means "to redden, to blush" in English. Use it when you talk about embarrassment in class, the sun on the beach, receiving the compliment and anger during the argument — for example: Yo enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. — "I redden with embarrassment in class." 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 enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. — "I redden with embarrassment in class." 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 enrojecer?
No. enrojecer is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. — "I redden with embarrassment in class." 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 enrojecer?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo enrojezco de vergüenza en clase. — "I redden with embarrassment in class." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo enrojecí de vergüenza en clase. — "Yesterday, I reddened with embarrassment in class." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.