Inmortalizar Conjugation in Spanish
inmortalizar means "to immortalise" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the moment with a photo, his grandfather in a portrait, the victory in a book and the day with a video. This page gives you the complete conjugation of inmortalizar 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. inmortalizar 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 inmortalizo el momento con una foto. — "Every day, I immortalise the moment with a photo." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: inmortalizar
- English: to immortalise
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: inmortalizando
- Past participle: inmortalizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + inmortalizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of inmortalizar with all six persons. The gerund is inmortalizando and the past participle is inmortalizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | inmortalizo |
| tú | inmortalizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortaliza |
| nosotros/as | inmortalizamos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | inmortalicé |
| tú | inmortalizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalizó |
| nosotros/as | inmortalizamos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | inmortalizaba |
| tú | inmortalizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalizaba |
| nosotros/as | inmortalizábamos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | inmortalizaré |
| tú | inmortalizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalizará |
| nosotros/as | inmortalizaremos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | inmortalizaría |
| tú | inmortalizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalizaría |
| nosotros/as | inmortalizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he inmortalizado |
| tú | has inmortalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha inmortalizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos inmortalizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis inmortalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han inmortalizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había inmortalizado |
| tú | habías inmortalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había inmortalizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos inmortalizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais inmortalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían inmortalizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré inmortalizado |
| tú | habrás inmortalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá inmortalizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos inmortalizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis inmortalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán inmortalizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría inmortalizado |
| tú | habrías inmortalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría inmortalizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos inmortalizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais inmortalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían inmortalizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | inmortalice |
| tú | inmortalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalice |
| nosotros/as | inmortalicemos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | inmortalizara |
| tú | inmortalizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalizara |
| nosotros/as | inmortalizáramos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | inmortaliza |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalice |
| nosotros/as | inmortalicemos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | inmortalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | inmortalice |
| nosotros/as | inmortalicemos |
| vosotros/as | inmortalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | inmortalicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about inmortalizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of inmortalizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo inmortalizo el momento con una foto. — "Every day, I immortalise the moment with a photo." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo inmortalicé a su abuelo en un retrato. — "Yesterday, I immortalised his grandfather in a portrait." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is inmortalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example inmortalice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of inmortalizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo inmortalizaba la victoria en un libro. — "In the past, I used to immortalise the victory in a book." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros inmortalizaremos el día con un vídeo. — "Tomorrow, we will immortalise the day with a video." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú inmortalizarías el momento con una foto. — "If you could, you would immortalise the moment with a photo." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he inmortalizado a su abuelo en un retrato. — "I have immortalised his grandfather in a portrait." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había inmortalizado la victoria en un libro. — "Before the party, I had immortalised the victory in a book." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré inmortalizado el día con un vídeo. — "By tomorrow, I will have immortalised the day with a video." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría inmortalizado el momento con una foto. — "If I had been able to, I would have immortalised the moment with a photo." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él inmortalice a su abuelo en un retrato. — "I hope that he/she immortalises his grandfather in a portrait." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is inmortalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example inmortalice. 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 inmortalizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él inmortalizara la victoria en un libro, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she immortalised the victory in a book, everything would turn out better." For inmortalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem inmortaliz- 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 inmortalizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Inmortaliza el día con un vídeo! — "Immortalise the day with a video!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is inmortalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example inmortalice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of inmortalizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No inmortalices el momento con una foto. — "Do not immortalise the moment with a photo." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is inmortalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example inmortalice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: inmortalizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with inmortalizar, 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 inmortalizo el momento con una foto. — "Every day, I immortalise the moment with a photo." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo inmortalicé a su abuelo en un retrato. — "Yesterday, I immortalised his grandfather in a portrait." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo inmortalizaba la victoria en un libro. — "In the past, I used to immortalise the victory in a book." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros inmortalizaremos el día con un vídeo. — "Tomorrow, we will immortalise the day with a video." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú inmortalizarías el momento con una foto. — "If you could, you would immortalise the moment with a photo." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he inmortalizado a su abuelo en un retrato. — "I have immortalised his grandfather in a portrait." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él inmortalice la victoria en un libro. — "I hope that he/she immortalises the victory in a book." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él inmortalizara el día con un vídeo, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she immortalised the day with a video, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Inmortaliza el momento con una foto! — "Immortalise the moment with a photo!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy inmortalizando a su abuelo en un retrato. — "Now, I am immortalising his grandfather in a portrait." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with inmortalizar
The errors learners actually make with inmortalizar, 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 inmortalizo el momento con una foto.
- Right: Yo inmortalizo el momento con una foto.
- Why: inmortalizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo inmortalizo el momento con una foto. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él inmortaliza a su abuelo en un retrato.
- Right: Espero que él inmortalice a su abuelo en un retrato.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for inmortalizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: inmortalice, not inmortaliza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo inmortalizo a su abuelo en un retrato.
- Right: Ayer, yo inmortalicé a su abuelo en un retrato.
- 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 inmortalicé a su abuelo en un retrato. — "Yesterday, I immortalised his grandfather in a portrait."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy inmortalizado la victoria en un libro.
- Right: Estoy inmortalizando la victoria en un libro.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund inmortalizando for the progressive. The participle inmortalizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he inmortalizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros inmortaliza el momento con una foto.
- Right: Nosotros inmortalizamos el momento con una foto.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes inmortalizamos, while inmortaliza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: inmortalizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on inmortalizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of inmortalizar in the present tense?
- (a) inmortalizamos
- (b) inmortalizo
- (c) inmortalizas
- (d) inmortaliza
Answer: (b) inmortalizo. The yo form is inmortalizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of inmortalizar in the present tense?
- (a) inmortalizas
- (b) inmortalizo
- (c) inmortaliza
- (d) inmortalizamos
Answer: (a) inmortalizas. The tú form is inmortalizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of inmortalizar in the present tense?
- (a) inmortalizo
- (b) inmortalizas
- (c) inmortalizamos
- (d) inmortaliza
Answer: (d) inmortaliza. The él/ella form is inmortaliza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of inmortalizar in the present tense?
- (a) inmortalizas
- (b) inmortaliza
- (c) inmortalizamos
- (d) inmortalizo
Answer: (c) inmortalizamos. The nosotros form is inmortalizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of inmortalizar in the present tense?
- (a) inmortaliza
- (b) inmortalizan
- (c) inmortalizo
- (d) inmortalizas
Answer: (b) inmortalizan. The ellos/ellas form is inmortalizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of inmortalizar?
- (a) inmortalizar
- (b) inmortalizando
- (c) inmortalizado
- (d) inmortalizo
Answer: (b) inmortalizando. The gerund is inmortalizando, used for the progressive: estoy inmortalizando.
7. What is the past participle of inmortalizar?
- (a) inmortalizado
- (b) inmortalizando
- (c) inmortalicé
- (d) inmortalizar
Answer: (a) inmortalizado. The past participle is inmortalizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he inmortalizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ el momento con una foto.
- (a) inmortalizas
- (b) inmortaliza
- (c) inmortalizamos
- (d) inmortalizo
Answer: (d) inmortalizo. The sentence needs the yo form inmortalizo (Every day, I immortalise the moment with a photo.)
9. What is the yo form of inmortalizar in the preterite?
- (a) inmortalizó
- (b) inmortalizamos
- (c) inmortalicé
- (d) inmortalizaste
Answer: (c) inmortalicé. The yo preterite is inmortalicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ la victoria en un libro.
- (a) inmortalice
- (b) inmortalices
- (c) inmortalicemos
- (d) inmortalicéis
Answer: (a) inmortalice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is inmortalice.
Frequently asked questions about inmortalizar
Is inmortalizar regular?
Almost. inmortalizar 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 inmortalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example inmortalice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does inmortalizar mean, and when do I use it?
inmortalizar means "to immortalise" in English. Use it when you talk about the moment with a photo, his grandfather in a portrait, the victory in a book and the day with a video — for example: Yo inmortalizo el momento con una foto. — "I immortalise the moment with a photo." 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 inmortalizo el momento con una foto. — "I immortalise the moment with a photo." 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 inmortalizar?
No. inmortalizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo inmortalizo el momento con una foto. — "I immortalise the moment with a photo." 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 inmortalizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo inmortalizo el momento con una foto. — "I immortalise the moment with a photo." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo inmortalicé el momento con una foto. — "Yesterday, I immortalised the moment with a photo." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.