Glorificar Conjugation in Spanish
glorificar means "to glorify" in English, and it comes up when people talk about God in the church, the country's heroes, his family's name and the team's victory. This page gives you the complete conjugation of glorificar 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. glorificar 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 glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. — "Every day, I glorify God in the church." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: glorificar
- English: to glorify
- Verb type: spelling-changing (c → qu before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: glorificando
- Past participle: glorificado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + glorificado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (c → qu before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of glorificar with all six persons. The gerund is glorificando and the past participle is glorificado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | glorifico |
| tú | glorificas |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorifica |
| nosotros/as | glorificamos |
| vosotros/as | glorificáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorifican |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | glorifiqué |
| tú | glorificaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorificó |
| nosotros/as | glorificamos |
| vosotros/as | glorificasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorificaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | glorificaba |
| tú | glorificabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorificaba |
| nosotros/as | glorificábamos |
| vosotros/as | glorificabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorificaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | glorificaré |
| tú | glorificarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorificará |
| nosotros/as | glorificaremos |
| vosotros/as | glorificaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorificarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | glorificaría |
| tú | glorificarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorificaría |
| nosotros/as | glorificaríamos |
| vosotros/as | glorificaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorificarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he glorificado |
| tú | has glorificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha glorificado |
| nosotros/as | hemos glorificado |
| vosotros/as | habéis glorificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han glorificado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había glorificado |
| tú | habías glorificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había glorificado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos glorificado |
| vosotros/as | habíais glorificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían glorificado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré glorificado |
| tú | habrás glorificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá glorificado |
| nosotros/as | habremos glorificado |
| vosotros/as | habréis glorificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán glorificado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría glorificado |
| tú | habrías glorificado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría glorificado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos glorificado |
| vosotros/as | habríais glorificado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían glorificado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | glorifique |
| tú | glorifiques |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorifique |
| nosotros/as | glorifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | glorifiquéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorifiquen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | glorificara |
| tú | glorificaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorificara |
| nosotros/as | glorificáramos |
| vosotros/as | glorificarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorificaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | glorifica |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorifique |
| nosotros/as | glorifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | glorificad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorifiquen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | glorifiques |
| él/ella/Ud. | glorifique |
| nosotros/as | glorifiquemos |
| vosotros/as | glorifiquéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | glorifiquen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about glorificar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of glorificar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. — "Every day, I glorify God in the church." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo glorifiqué a los héroes del país. — "Yesterday, I glorified the country's heroes." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is glorifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example glorifique. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of glorificar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo glorificaba el nombre de su familia. — "In the past, I used to glorify his family's name." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros glorificaremos la victoria del equipo. — "Tomorrow, we will glorify the team's victory." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú glorificarías a Dios en la iglesia. — "If you could, you would glorify God in the church." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he glorificado a los héroes del país. — "I have glorified the country's heroes." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había glorificado el nombre de su familia. — "Before the party, I had glorified his family's name." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré glorificado la victoria del equipo. — "By tomorrow, I will have glorified the team's victory." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría glorificado a Dios en la iglesia. — "If I had been able to, I would have glorified God in the church." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él glorifique a los héroes del país. — "I hope that he/she glorifies the country's heroes." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is glorifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example glorifique. 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 glorificar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él glorificara el nombre de su familia, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she glorified his family's name, everything would turn out better." For glorificar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem glorific- 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 glorificar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Glorifica la victoria del equipo! — "Glorify the team's victory!" Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is glorifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example glorifique. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of glorificar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No glorifiques a Dios en la iglesia. — "Do not glorify God in the church." Watch the spelling: the c becomes qu before e, so the yo preterite is glorifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example glorifique. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: glorificar in real sentences
Ten sentences with glorificar, 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 glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. — "Every day, I glorify God in the church." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo glorifiqué a los héroes del país. — "Yesterday, I glorified the country's heroes." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo glorificaba el nombre de su familia. — "In the past, I used to glorify his family's name." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros glorificaremos la victoria del equipo. — "Tomorrow, we will glorify the team's victory." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú glorificarías a Dios en la iglesia. — "If you could, you would glorify God in the church." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he glorificado a los héroes del país. — "I have glorified the country's heroes." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él glorifique el nombre de su familia. — "I hope that he/she glorifies his family's name." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él glorificara la victoria del equipo, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she glorified the team's victory, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Glorifica a Dios en la iglesia! — "Glorify God in the church!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy glorificando a los héroes del país. — "Now, I am glorifying the country's heroes." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with glorificar
The errors learners actually make with glorificar, 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 glorifico a Dios en la iglesia.
- Right: Yo glorifico a Dios en la iglesia.
- Why: glorificar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Forgetting the qu spelling change in the preterite
- Wrong: Ayer, yo glorificé a Dios en la iglesia.
- Right: Ayer, yo glorifiqué a Dios en la iglesia.
- Why: The c becomes qu before e to keep the hard sound, so the yo preterite is glorifiqué, never glorificé. The same qu appears in the subjunctive (glorifique).
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo glorifico a los héroes del país.
- Right: Ayer, yo glorifiqué a los héroes del país.
- 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 glorifiqué a los héroes del país. — "Yesterday, I glorified the country's heroes."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy glorificado el nombre de su familia.
- Right: Estoy glorificando el nombre de su familia.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund glorificando for the progressive. The participle glorificado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he glorificado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros glorifica a Dios en la iglesia.
- Right: Nosotros glorificamos a Dios en la iglesia.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes glorificamos, while glorifica belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: glorificar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on glorificar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of glorificar in the present tense?
- (a) glorifico
- (b) glorificas
- (c) glorifica
- (d) glorificamos
Answer: (a) glorifico. The yo form is glorifico. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of glorificar in the present tense?
- (a) glorifico
- (b) glorifica
- (c) glorificamos
- (d) glorificas
Answer: (d) glorificas. The tú form is glorificas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of glorificar in the present tense?
- (a) glorificas
- (b) glorificamos
- (c) glorifica
- (d) glorifico
Answer: (c) glorifica. The él/ella form is glorifica. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of glorificar in the present tense?
- (a) glorifica
- (b) glorificamos
- (c) glorifico
- (d) glorificas
Answer: (b) glorificamos. The nosotros form is glorificamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of glorificar in the present tense?
- (a) glorifican
- (b) glorifico
- (c) glorificas
- (d) glorifica
Answer: (a) glorifican. The ellos/ellas form is glorifican. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of glorificar?
- (a) glorificando
- (b) glorificado
- (c) glorifico
- (d) glorificar
Answer: (a) glorificando. The gerund is glorificando, used for the progressive: estoy glorificando.
7. What is the past participle of glorificar?
- (a) glorificando
- (b) glorifiqué
- (c) glorificar
- (d) glorificado
Answer: (d) glorificado. The past participle is glorificado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he glorificado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ a Dios en la iglesia.
- (a) glorifica
- (b) glorificamos
- (c) glorifico
- (d) glorificas
Answer: (c) glorifico. The sentence needs the yo form glorifico (Every day, I glorify God in the church.)
9. What is the yo form of glorificar in the preterite?
- (a) glorificamos
- (b) glorifiqué
- (c) glorificaste
- (d) glorificó
Answer: (b) glorifiqué. The yo preterite is glorifiqué. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ el nombre de su familia.
- (a) glorifiques
- (b) glorifiquemos
- (c) glorifiquéis
- (d) glorifique
Answer: (d) glorifique. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is glorifique.
Frequently asked questions about glorificar
Is glorificar regular?
Almost. glorificar 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 glorifiqué and the subjunctive forms start with qu, for example glorifique. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does glorificar mean, and when do I use it?
glorificar means "to glorify" in English. Use it when you talk about God in the church, the country's heroes, his family's name and the team's victory — for example: Yo glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. — "I glorify God in the church." 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 glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. — "I glorify God in the church." 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 glorificar?
No. glorificar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. — "I glorify God in the church." 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 glorificar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo glorifico a Dios en la iglesia. — "I glorify God in the church." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo glorifiqué a Dios en la iglesia. — "Yesterday, I glorified God in the church." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.