Globalizar Conjugation in Spanish
globalizar means "to globalise" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the world economy, trade between countries, young people's culture and the company across three continents. This page gives you the complete conjugation of globalizar 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. globalizar 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 globalizo la economía del mundo. — "Every day, I globalise the world economy." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: globalizar
- English: to globalise
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: globalizando
- Past participle: globalizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + globalizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of globalizar with all six persons. The gerund is globalizando and the past participle is globalizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | globalizo |
| tú | globalizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | globaliza |
| nosotros/as | globalizamos |
| vosotros/as | globalizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | globalicé |
| tú | globalizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalizó |
| nosotros/as | globalizamos |
| vosotros/as | globalizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | globalizaba |
| tú | globalizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalizaba |
| nosotros/as | globalizábamos |
| vosotros/as | globalizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | globalizaré |
| tú | globalizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalizará |
| nosotros/as | globalizaremos |
| vosotros/as | globalizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | globalizaría |
| tú | globalizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalizaría |
| nosotros/as | globalizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | globalizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he globalizado |
| tú | has globalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha globalizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos globalizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis globalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han globalizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había globalizado |
| tú | habías globalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había globalizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos globalizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais globalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían globalizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré globalizado |
| tú | habrás globalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá globalizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos globalizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis globalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán globalizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría globalizado |
| tú | habrías globalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría globalizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos globalizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais globalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían globalizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | globalice |
| tú | globalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalice |
| nosotros/as | globalicemos |
| vosotros/as | globalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | globalizara |
| tú | globalizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalizara |
| nosotros/as | globalizáramos |
| vosotros/as | globalizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | globaliza |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalice |
| nosotros/as | globalicemos |
| vosotros/as | globalizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | globalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | globalice |
| nosotros/as | globalicemos |
| vosotros/as | globalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | globalicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about globalizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of globalizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo globalizo la economía del mundo. — "Every day, I globalise the world economy." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo globalicé el comercio entre países. — "Yesterday, I globalised trade between countries." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is globalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example globalice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of globalizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo globalizaba la cultura de los jóvenes. — "In the past, I used to globalise young people's culture." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros globalizaremos la empresa en tres continentes. — "Tomorrow, we will globalise the company across three continents." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú globalizarías la economía del mundo. — "If you could, you would globalise the world economy." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he globalizado el comercio entre países. — "I have globalised trade between countries." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había globalizado la cultura de los jóvenes. — "Before the party, I had globalised young people's culture." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré globalizado la empresa en tres continentes. — "By tomorrow, I will have globalised the company across three continents." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría globalizado la economía del mundo. — "If I had been able to, I would have globalised the world economy." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él globalice el comercio entre países. — "I hope that he/she globalises trade between countries." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is globalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example globalice. 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 globalizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él globalizara la cultura de los jóvenes, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she globalised young people's culture, everything would turn out better." For globalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem globaliz- 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 globalizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Globaliza la empresa en tres continentes! — "Globalise the company across three continents!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is globalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example globalice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of globalizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No globalices la economía del mundo. — "Do not globalise the world economy." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is globalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example globalice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: globalizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with globalizar, 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 globalizo la economía del mundo. — "Every day, I globalise the world economy." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo globalicé el comercio entre países. — "Yesterday, I globalised trade between countries." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo globalizaba la cultura de los jóvenes. — "In the past, I used to globalise young people's culture." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros globalizaremos la empresa en tres continentes. — "Tomorrow, we will globalise the company across three continents." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú globalizarías la economía del mundo. — "If you could, you would globalise the world economy." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he globalizado el comercio entre países. — "I have globalised trade between countries." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él globalice la cultura de los jóvenes. — "I hope that he/she globalises young people's culture." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él globalizara la empresa en tres continentes, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she globalised the company across three continents, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Globaliza la economía del mundo! — "Globalise the world economy!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy globalizando el comercio entre países. — "Now, I am globalising trade between countries." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with globalizar
The errors learners actually make with globalizar, 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 globalizo la economía del mundo.
- Right: Yo globalizo la economía del mundo.
- Why: globalizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo globalizo la economía del mundo. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él globaliza el comercio entre países.
- Right: Espero que él globalice el comercio entre países.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for globalizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: globalice, not globaliza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo globalizo el comercio entre países.
- Right: Ayer, yo globalicé el comercio entre países.
- 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 globalicé el comercio entre países. — "Yesterday, I globalised trade between countries."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy globalizado la cultura de los jóvenes.
- Right: Estoy globalizando la cultura de los jóvenes.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund globalizando for the progressive. The participle globalizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he globalizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros globaliza la economía del mundo.
- Right: Nosotros globalizamos la economía del mundo.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes globalizamos, while globaliza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: globalizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on globalizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of globalizar in the present tense?
- (a) globaliza
- (b) globalizamos
- (c) globalizo
- (d) globalizas
Answer: (c) globalizo. The yo form is globalizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of globalizar in the present tense?
- (a) globalizamos
- (b) globalizas
- (c) globalizo
- (d) globaliza
Answer: (b) globalizas. The tú form is globalizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of globalizar in the present tense?
- (a) globaliza
- (b) globalizo
- (c) globalizas
- (d) globalizamos
Answer: (a) globaliza. The él/ella form is globaliza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of globalizar in the present tense?
- (a) globalizo
- (b) globalizas
- (c) globaliza
- (d) globalizamos
Answer: (d) globalizamos. The nosotros form is globalizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of globalizar in the present tense?
- (a) globalizas
- (b) globaliza
- (c) globalizan
- (d) globalizo
Answer: (c) globalizan. The ellos/ellas form is globalizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of globalizar?
- (a) globalizo
- (b) globalizar
- (c) globalizando
- (d) globalizado
Answer: (c) globalizando. The gerund is globalizando, used for the progressive: estoy globalizando.
7. What is the past participle of globalizar?
- (a) globalizar
- (b) globalizado
- (c) globalizando
- (d) globalicé
Answer: (b) globalizado. The past participle is globalizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he globalizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ la economía del mundo.
- (a) globalizo
- (b) globalizas
- (c) globaliza
- (d) globalizamos
Answer: (a) globalizo. The sentence needs the yo form globalizo (Every day, I globalise the world economy.)
9. What is the yo form of globalizar in the preterite?
- (a) globalizaste
- (b) globalizó
- (c) globalizamos
- (d) globalicé
Answer: (d) globalicé. The yo preterite is globalicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ la cultura de los jóvenes.
- (a) globalicéis
- (b) globalice
- (c) globalices
- (d) globalicemos
Answer: (b) globalice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is globalice.
Frequently asked questions about globalizar
Is globalizar regular?
Almost. globalizar 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 globalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example globalice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does globalizar mean, and when do I use it?
globalizar means "to globalise" in English. Use it when you talk about the world economy, trade between countries, young people's culture and the company across three continents — for example: Yo globalizo la economía del mundo. — "I globalise the world economy." 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 globalizo la economía del mundo. — "I globalise the world economy." 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 globalizar?
No. globalizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo globalizo la economía del mundo. — "I globalise the world economy." 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 globalizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo globalizo la economía del mundo. — "I globalise the world economy." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo globalicé la economía del mundo. — "Yesterday, I globalised the world economy." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.