Normalizar Conjugation in Spanish
normalizar means "to normalise" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the situation in the country, relations between the neighbours, the school timetable and the use of English in the office. This page gives you the complete conjugation of normalizar 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. normalizar 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 normalizo la situación en el país. — "Every day, I normalise the situation in the country." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: normalizar
- English: to normalise
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: normalizando
- Past participle: normalizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + normalizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of normalizar with all six persons. The gerund is normalizando and the past participle is normalizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | normalizo |
| tú | normalizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | normaliza |
| nosotros/as | normalizamos |
| vosotros/as | normalizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | normalicé |
| tú | normalizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalizó |
| nosotros/as | normalizamos |
| vosotros/as | normalizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | normalizaba |
| tú | normalizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalizaba |
| nosotros/as | normalizábamos |
| vosotros/as | normalizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | normalizaré |
| tú | normalizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalizará |
| nosotros/as | normalizaremos |
| vosotros/as | normalizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | normalizaría |
| tú | normalizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalizaría |
| nosotros/as | normalizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | normalizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he normalizado |
| tú | has normalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha normalizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos normalizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis normalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han normalizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había normalizado |
| tú | habías normalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había normalizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos normalizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais normalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían normalizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré normalizado |
| tú | habrás normalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá normalizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos normalizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis normalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán normalizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría normalizado |
| tú | habrías normalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría normalizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos normalizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais normalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían normalizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | normalice |
| tú | normalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalice |
| nosotros/as | normalicemos |
| vosotros/as | normalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | normalizara |
| tú | normalizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalizara |
| nosotros/as | normalizáramos |
| vosotros/as | normalizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | normaliza |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalice |
| nosotros/as | normalicemos |
| vosotros/as | normalizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | normalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | normalice |
| nosotros/as | normalicemos |
| vosotros/as | normalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | normalicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about normalizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of normalizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo normalizo la situación en el país. — "Every day, I normalise the situation in the country." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo normalicé las relaciones entre los vecinos. — "Yesterday, I normalised relations between the neighbours." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is normalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example normalice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of normalizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo normalizaba el horario de la escuela. — "In the past, I used to normalise the school timetable." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros normalizaremos el uso del inglés en la oficina. — "Tomorrow, we will normalise the use of English in the office." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú normalizarías la situación en el país. — "If you could, you would normalise the situation in the country." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he normalizado las relaciones entre los vecinos. — "I have normalised relations between the neighbours." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había normalizado el horario de la escuela. — "Before the party, I had normalised the school timetable." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré normalizado el uso del inglés en la oficina. — "By tomorrow, I will have normalised the use of English in the office." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría normalizado la situación en el país. — "If I had been able to, I would have normalised the situation in the country." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él normalice las relaciones entre los vecinos. — "I hope that he/she normalises relations between the neighbours." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is normalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example normalice. 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 normalizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él normalizara el horario de la escuela, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she normalised the school timetable, everything would turn out better." For normalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem normaliz- 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 normalizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Normaliza el uso del inglés en la oficina! — "Normalise the use of English in the office!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is normalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example normalice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of normalizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No normalices la situación en el país. — "Do not normalise the situation in the country." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is normalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example normalice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: normalizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with normalizar, 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 normalizo la situación en el país. — "Every day, I normalise the situation in the country." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo normalicé las relaciones entre los vecinos. — "Yesterday, I normalised relations between the neighbours." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo normalizaba el horario de la escuela. — "In the past, I used to normalise the school timetable." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros normalizaremos el uso del inglés en la oficina. — "Tomorrow, we will normalise the use of English in the office." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú normalizarías la situación en el país. — "If you could, you would normalise the situation in the country." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he normalizado las relaciones entre los vecinos. — "I have normalised relations between the neighbours." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él normalice el horario de la escuela. — "I hope that he/she normalises the school timetable." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él normalizara el uso del inglés en la oficina, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she normalised the use of English in the office, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Normaliza la situación en el país! — "Normalise the situation in the country!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy normalizando las relaciones entre los vecinos. — "Now, I am normalising relations between the neighbours." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with normalizar
The errors learners actually make with normalizar, 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 normalizo la situación en el país.
- Right: Yo normalizo la situación en el país.
- Why: normalizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo normalizo la situación en el país. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él normaliza las relaciones entre los vecinos.
- Right: Espero que él normalice las relaciones entre los vecinos.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for normalizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: normalice, not normaliza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo normalizo las relaciones entre los vecinos.
- Right: Ayer, yo normalicé las relaciones entre los vecinos.
- 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 normalicé las relaciones entre los vecinos. — "Yesterday, I normalised relations between the neighbours."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy normalizado el horario de la escuela.
- Right: Estoy normalizando el horario de la escuela.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund normalizando for the progressive. The participle normalizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he normalizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros normaliza la situación en el país.
- Right: Nosotros normalizamos la situación en el país.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes normalizamos, while normaliza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: normalizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on normalizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of normalizar in the present tense?
- (a) normalizo
- (b) normalizas
- (c) normaliza
- (d) normalizamos
Answer: (a) normalizo. The yo form is normalizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of normalizar in the present tense?
- (a) normalizo
- (b) normaliza
- (c) normalizamos
- (d) normalizas
Answer: (d) normalizas. The tú form is normalizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of normalizar in the present tense?
- (a) normalizas
- (b) normalizamos
- (c) normaliza
- (d) normalizo
Answer: (c) normaliza. The él/ella form is normaliza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of normalizar in the present tense?
- (a) normaliza
- (b) normalizamos
- (c) normalizo
- (d) normalizas
Answer: (b) normalizamos. The nosotros form is normalizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of normalizar in the present tense?
- (a) normalizan
- (b) normalizo
- (c) normalizas
- (d) normaliza
Answer: (a) normalizan. The ellos/ellas form is normalizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of normalizar?
- (a) normalizando
- (b) normalizado
- (c) normalizo
- (d) normalizar
Answer: (a) normalizando. The gerund is normalizando, used for the progressive: estoy normalizando.
7. What is the past participle of normalizar?
- (a) normalizando
- (b) normalicé
- (c) normalizar
- (d) normalizado
Answer: (d) normalizado. The past participle is normalizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he normalizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ la situación en el país.
- (a) normaliza
- (b) normalizamos
- (c) normalizo
- (d) normalizas
Answer: (c) normalizo. The sentence needs the yo form normalizo (Every day, I normalise the situation in the country.)
9. What is the yo form of normalizar in the preterite?
- (a) normalizamos
- (b) normalicé
- (c) normalizaste
- (d) normalizó
Answer: (b) normalicé. The yo preterite is normalicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ el horario de la escuela.
- (a) normalices
- (b) normalicemos
- (c) normalicéis
- (d) normalice
Answer: (d) normalice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is normalice.
Frequently asked questions about normalizar
Is normalizar regular?
Almost. normalizar 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 normalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example normalice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does normalizar mean, and when do I use it?
normalizar means "to normalise" in English. Use it when you talk about the situation in the country, relations between the neighbours, the school timetable and the use of English in the office — for example: Yo normalizo la situación en el país. — "I normalise the situation in the country." 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 normalizo la situación en el país. — "I normalise the situation in the country." 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 normalizar?
No. normalizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo normalizo la situación en el país. — "I normalise the situation in the country." 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 normalizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo normalizo la situación en el país. — "I normalise the situation in the country." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo normalicé la situación en el país. — "Yesterday, I normalised the situation in the country." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.