Materializar Conjugation in Spanish
materializar means "to materialise" in English, and it comes up when people talk about his idea into a project, the dream into a house, the plan into a book and the promise into a gift. This page gives you the complete conjugation of materializar 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. materializar 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 materializo su idea en un proyecto. — "Every day, I materialise his idea into a project." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: materializar
- English: to materialise
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: materializando
- Past participle: materializado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + materializado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of materializar with all six persons. The gerund is materializando and the past participle is materializado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | materializo |
| tú | materializas |
| él/ella/Ud. | materializa |
| nosotros/as | materializamos |
| vosotros/as | materializáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materializan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | materialicé |
| tú | materializaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | materializó |
| nosotros/as | materializamos |
| vosotros/as | materializasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materializaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | materializaba |
| tú | materializabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | materializaba |
| nosotros/as | materializábamos |
| vosotros/as | materializabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materializaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | materializaré |
| tú | materializarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | materializará |
| nosotros/as | materializaremos |
| vosotros/as | materializaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materializarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | materializaría |
| tú | materializarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | materializaría |
| nosotros/as | materializaríamos |
| vosotros/as | materializaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materializarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he materializado |
| tú | has materializado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha materializado |
| nosotros/as | hemos materializado |
| vosotros/as | habéis materializado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han materializado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había materializado |
| tú | habías materializado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había materializado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos materializado |
| vosotros/as | habíais materializado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían materializado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré materializado |
| tú | habrás materializado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá materializado |
| nosotros/as | habremos materializado |
| vosotros/as | habréis materializado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán materializado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría materializado |
| tú | habrías materializado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría materializado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos materializado |
| vosotros/as | habríais materializado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían materializado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | materialice |
| tú | materialices |
| él/ella/Ud. | materialice |
| nosotros/as | materialicemos |
| vosotros/as | materialicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materialicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | materializara |
| tú | materializaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | materializara |
| nosotros/as | materializáramos |
| vosotros/as | materializarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materializaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | materializa |
| él/ella/Ud. | materialice |
| nosotros/as | materialicemos |
| vosotros/as | materializad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materialicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | materialices |
| él/ella/Ud. | materialice |
| nosotros/as | materialicemos |
| vosotros/as | materialicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | materialicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about materializar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of materializar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo materializo su idea en un proyecto. — "Every day, I materialise his idea into a project." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo materialicé el sueño en una casa. — "Yesterday, I materialised the dream into a house." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is materialicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example materialice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of materializar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo materializaba el plan en un libro. — "In the past, I used to materialise the plan into a book." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros materializaremos la promesa en un regalo. — "Tomorrow, we will materialise the promise into a gift." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú materializarías su idea en un proyecto. — "If you could, you would materialise his idea into a project." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he materializado el sueño en una casa. — "I have materialised the dream into a house." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había materializado el plan en un libro. — "Before the party, I had materialised the plan into a book." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré materializado la promesa en un regalo. — "By tomorrow, I will have materialised the promise into a gift." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría materializado su idea en un proyecto. — "If I had been able to, I would have materialised his idea into a project." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él materialice el sueño en una casa. — "I hope that he/she materialises the dream into a house." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is materialicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example materialice. 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 materializar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él materializara el plan en un libro, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she materialised the plan into a book, everything would turn out better." For materializar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem materializ- 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 materializar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Materializa la promesa en un regalo! — "Materialise the promise into a gift!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is materialicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example materialice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of materializar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No materialices su idea en un proyecto. — "Do not materialise his idea into a project." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is materialicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example materialice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: materializar in real sentences
Ten sentences with materializar, 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 materializo su idea en un proyecto. — "Every day, I materialise his idea into a project." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo materialicé el sueño en una casa. — "Yesterday, I materialised the dream into a house." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo materializaba el plan en un libro. — "In the past, I used to materialise the plan into a book." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros materializaremos la promesa en un regalo. — "Tomorrow, we will materialise the promise into a gift." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú materializarías su idea en un proyecto. — "If you could, you would materialise his idea into a project." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he materializado el sueño en una casa. — "I have materialised the dream into a house." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él materialice el plan en un libro. — "I hope that he/she materialises the plan into a book." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él materializara la promesa en un regalo, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she materialised the promise into a gift, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Materializa su idea en un proyecto! — "Materialise his idea into a project!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy materializando el sueño en una casa. — "Now, I am materialising the dream into a house." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with materializar
The errors learners actually make with materializar, 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 materializo su idea en un proyecto.
- Right: Yo materializo su idea en un proyecto.
- Why: materializar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo materializo su idea en un proyecto. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él materializa el sueño en una casa.
- Right: Espero que él materialice el sueño en una casa.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for materializar the subjunctive also changes z to c: materialice, not materializa.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo materializo el sueño en una casa.
- Right: Ayer, yo materialicé el sueño en una casa.
- 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 materialicé el sueño en una casa. — "Yesterday, I materialised the dream into a house."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy materializado el plan en un libro.
- Right: Estoy materializando el plan en un libro.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund materializando for the progressive. The participle materializado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he materializado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros materializa su idea en un proyecto.
- Right: Nosotros materializamos su idea en un proyecto.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes materializamos, while materializa belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: materializar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on materializar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of materializar in the present tense?
- (a) materializas
- (b) materializa
- (c) materializamos
- (d) materializo
Answer: (d) materializo. The yo form is materializo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of materializar in the present tense?
- (a) materializa
- (b) materializamos
- (c) materializas
- (d) materializo
Answer: (c) materializas. The tú form is materializas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of materializar in the present tense?
- (a) materializamos
- (b) materializa
- (c) materializo
- (d) materializas
Answer: (b) materializa. The él/ella form is materializa. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of materializar in the present tense?
- (a) materializamos
- (b) materializo
- (c) materializas
- (d) materializa
Answer: (a) materializamos. The nosotros form is materializamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of materializar in the present tense?
- (a) materializo
- (b) materializas
- (c) materializa
- (d) materializan
Answer: (d) materializan. The ellos/ellas form is materializan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of materializar?
- (a) materializado
- (b) materializo
- (c) materializar
- (d) materializando
Answer: (d) materializando. The gerund is materializando, used for the progressive: estoy materializando.
7. What is the past participle of materializar?
- (a) materialicé
- (b) materializar
- (c) materializado
- (d) materializando
Answer: (c) materializado. The past participle is materializado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he materializado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ su idea en un proyecto.
- (a) materializamos
- (b) materializo
- (c) materializas
- (d) materializa
Answer: (b) materializo. The sentence needs the yo form materializo (Every day, I materialise his idea into a project.)
9. What is the yo form of materializar in the preterite?
- (a) materialicé
- (b) materializaste
- (c) materializó
- (d) materializamos
Answer: (a) materialicé. The yo preterite is materialicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ el plan en un libro.
- (a) materialicemos
- (b) materialicéis
- (c) materialice
- (d) materialices
Answer: (c) materialice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is materialice.
Frequently asked questions about materializar
Is materializar regular?
Almost. materializar 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 materialicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example materialice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does materializar mean, and when do I use it?
materializar means "to materialise" in English. Use it when you talk about his idea into a project, the dream into a house, the plan into a book and the promise into a gift — for example: Yo materializo su idea en un proyecto. — "I materialise his idea into a project." 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 materializo su idea en un proyecto. — "I materialise his idea into a project." 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 materializar?
No. materializar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo materializo su idea en un proyecto. — "I materialise his idea into a project." 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 materializar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo materializo su idea en un proyecto. — "I materialise his idea into a project." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo materialicé su idea en un proyecto. — "Yesterday, I materialised his idea into a project." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.