Minimizar Conjugation in Spanish
minimizar means "to minimise" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the risks of the trip, the household expenses, the problem in front of his boss and the mistakes in the report. This page gives you the complete conjugation of minimizar 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. minimizar 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 minimizo los riesgos del viaje. — "Every day, I minimise the risks of the trip." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: minimizar
- English: to minimise
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: minimizando
- Past participle: minimizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + minimizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of minimizar with all six persons. The gerund is minimizando and the past participle is minimizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | minimizo |
| tú | minimizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimiza |
| nosotros/as | minimizamos |
| vosotros/as | minimizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | minimicé |
| tú | minimizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimizó |
| nosotros/as | minimizamos |
| vosotros/as | minimizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | minimizaba |
| tú | minimizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimizaba |
| nosotros/as | minimizábamos |
| vosotros/as | minimizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | minimizaré |
| tú | minimizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimizará |
| nosotros/as | minimizaremos |
| vosotros/as | minimizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | minimizaría |
| tú | minimizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimizaría |
| nosotros/as | minimizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | minimizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he minimizado |
| tú | has minimizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha minimizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos minimizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis minimizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han minimizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había minimizado |
| tú | habías minimizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había minimizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos minimizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais minimizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían minimizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré minimizado |
| tú | habrás minimizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá minimizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos minimizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis minimizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán minimizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría minimizado |
| tú | habrías minimizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría minimizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos minimizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais minimizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían minimizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | minimice |
| tú | minimices |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimice |
| nosotros/as | minimicemos |
| vosotros/as | minimicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | minimizara |
| tú | minimizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimizara |
| nosotros/as | minimizáramos |
| vosotros/as | minimizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | minimiza |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimice |
| nosotros/as | minimicemos |
| vosotros/as | minimizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | minimices |
| él/ella/Ud. | minimice |
| nosotros/as | minimicemos |
| vosotros/as | minimicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | minimicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about minimizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of minimizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo minimizo los riesgos del viaje. — "Every day, I minimise the risks of the trip." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo minimicé los gastos de la casa. — "Yesterday, I minimised the household expenses." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is minimicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example minimice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of minimizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo minimizaba el problema ante su jefe. — "In the past, I used to minimise the problem in front of his boss." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros minimizaremos los errores en el informe. — "Tomorrow, we will minimise the mistakes in the report." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú minimizarías los riesgos del viaje. — "If you could, you would minimise the risks of the trip." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he minimizado los gastos de la casa. — "I have minimised the household expenses." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había minimizado el problema ante su jefe. — "Before the party, I had minimised the problem in front of his boss." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré minimizado los errores en el informe. — "By tomorrow, I will have minimised the mistakes in the report." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría minimizado los riesgos del viaje. — "If I had been able to, I would have minimised the risks of the trip." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él minimice los gastos de la casa. — "I hope that he/she minimises the household expenses." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is minimicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example minimice. 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 minimizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él minimizara el problema ante su jefe, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she minimised the problem in front of his boss, everything would turn out better." For minimizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem minimiz- 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 minimizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Minimiza los errores en el informe! — "Minimise the mistakes in the report!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is minimicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example minimice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of minimizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No minimices los riesgos del viaje. — "Do not minimise the risks of the trip." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is minimicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example minimice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: minimizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with minimizar, 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 minimizo los riesgos del viaje. — "Every day, I minimise the risks of the trip." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo minimicé los gastos de la casa. — "Yesterday, I minimised the household expenses." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo minimizaba el problema ante su jefe. — "In the past, I used to minimise the problem in front of his boss." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros minimizaremos los errores en el informe. — "Tomorrow, we will minimise the mistakes in the report." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú minimizarías los riesgos del viaje. — "If you could, you would minimise the risks of the trip." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he minimizado los gastos de la casa. — "I have minimised the household expenses." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él minimice el problema ante su jefe. — "I hope that he/she minimises the problem in front of his boss." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él minimizara los errores en el informe, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she minimised the mistakes in the report, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Minimiza los riesgos del viaje! — "Minimise the risks of the trip!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy minimizando los gastos de la casa. — "Now, I am minimising the household expenses." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with minimizar
The errors learners actually make with minimizar, 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 minimizo los riesgos del viaje.
- Right: Yo minimizo los riesgos del viaje.
- Why: minimizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo minimizo los riesgos del viaje. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él minimiza los gastos de la casa.
- Right: Espero que él minimice los gastos de la casa.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for minimizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: minimice, not minimiza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo minimizo los gastos de la casa.
- Right: Ayer, yo minimicé los gastos de la 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 minimicé los gastos de la casa. — "Yesterday, I minimised the household expenses."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy minimizado el problema ante su jefe.
- Right: Estoy minimizando el problema ante su jefe.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund minimizando for the progressive. The participle minimizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he minimizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros minimiza los riesgos del viaje.
- Right: Nosotros minimizamos los riesgos del viaje.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes minimizamos, while minimiza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: minimizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on minimizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of minimizar in the present tense?
- (a) minimizo
- (b) minimizas
- (c) minimiza
- (d) minimizamos
Answer: (a) minimizo. The yo form is minimizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of minimizar in the present tense?
- (a) minimizo
- (b) minimiza
- (c) minimizamos
- (d) minimizas
Answer: (d) minimizas. The tú form is minimizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of minimizar in the present tense?
- (a) minimizas
- (b) minimizamos
- (c) minimiza
- (d) minimizo
Answer: (c) minimiza. The él/ella form is minimiza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of minimizar in the present tense?
- (a) minimiza
- (b) minimizamos
- (c) minimizo
- (d) minimizas
Answer: (b) minimizamos. The nosotros form is minimizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of minimizar in the present tense?
- (a) minimizan
- (b) minimizo
- (c) minimizas
- (d) minimiza
Answer: (a) minimizan. The ellos/ellas form is minimizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of minimizar?
- (a) minimizando
- (b) minimizado
- (c) minimizo
- (d) minimizar
Answer: (a) minimizando. The gerund is minimizando, used for the progressive: estoy minimizando.
7. What is the past participle of minimizar?
- (a) minimizando
- (b) minimicé
- (c) minimizar
- (d) minimizado
Answer: (d) minimizado. The past participle is minimizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he minimizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ los riesgos del viaje.
- (a) minimiza
- (b) minimizamos
- (c) minimizo
- (d) minimizas
Answer: (c) minimizo. The sentence needs the yo form minimizo (Every day, I minimise the risks of the trip.)
9. What is the yo form of minimizar in the preterite?
- (a) minimizamos
- (b) minimicé
- (c) minimizaste
- (d) minimizó
Answer: (b) minimicé. The yo preterite is minimicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ el problema ante su jefe.
- (a) minimices
- (b) minimicemos
- (c) minimicéis
- (d) minimice
Answer: (d) minimice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is minimice.
Frequently asked questions about minimizar
Is minimizar regular?
Almost. minimizar 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 minimicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example minimice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does minimizar mean, and when do I use it?
minimizar means "to minimise" in English. Use it when you talk about the risks of the trip, the household expenses, the problem in front of his boss and the mistakes in the report — for example: Yo minimizo los riesgos del viaje. — "I minimise the risks of the trip." 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 minimizo los riesgos del viaje. — "I minimise the risks of the trip." 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 minimizar?
No. minimizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo minimizo los riesgos del viaje. — "I minimise the risks of the trip." 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 minimizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo minimizo los riesgos del viaje. — "I minimise the risks of the trip." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo minimicé los riesgos del viaje. — "Yesterday, I minimised the risks of the trip." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.