Paralizar Conjugation in Spanish
paralizar means "to paralyse" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the city traffic, the factory production, the country with the strike and his legs with fear. This page gives you the complete conjugation of paralizar 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. paralizar 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 paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. — "Every day, I paralyse the city traffic." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: paralizar
- English: to paralyse
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: paralizando
- Past participle: paralizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + paralizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of paralizar with all six persons. The gerund is paralizando and the past participle is paralizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paralizo |
| tú | paralizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | paraliza |
| nosotros/as | paralizamos |
| vosotros/as | paralizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paralicé |
| tú | paralizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralizó |
| nosotros/as | paralizamos |
| vosotros/as | paralizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paralizaba |
| tú | paralizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralizaba |
| nosotros/as | paralizábamos |
| vosotros/as | paralizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paralizaré |
| tú | paralizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralizará |
| nosotros/as | paralizaremos |
| vosotros/as | paralizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paralizaría |
| tú | paralizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralizaría |
| nosotros/as | paralizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | paralizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he paralizado |
| tú | has paralizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha paralizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos paralizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis paralizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han paralizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había paralizado |
| tú | habías paralizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había paralizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos paralizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais paralizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían paralizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré paralizado |
| tú | habrás paralizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá paralizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos paralizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis paralizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán paralizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría paralizado |
| tú | habrías paralizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría paralizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos paralizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais paralizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían paralizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paralice |
| tú | paralices |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralice |
| nosotros/as | paralicemos |
| vosotros/as | paralicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | paralizara |
| tú | paralizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralizara |
| nosotros/as | paralizáramos |
| vosotros/as | paralizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | paraliza |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralice |
| nosotros/as | paralicemos |
| vosotros/as | paralizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | paralices |
| él/ella/Ud. | paralice |
| nosotros/as | paralicemos |
| vosotros/as | paralicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | paralicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about paralizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of paralizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. — "Every day, I paralyse the city traffic." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo paralicé la producción de la fábrica. — "Yesterday, I paralysed the factory production." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is paralicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example paralice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of paralizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo paralizaba el país con la huelga. — "In the past, I used to paralyse the country with the strike." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros paralizaremos sus piernas de miedo. — "Tomorrow, we will paralyse his legs with fear." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú paralizarías el tráfico de la ciudad. — "If you could, you would paralyse the city traffic." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he paralizado la producción de la fábrica. — "I have paralysed the factory production." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había paralizado el país con la huelga. — "Before the party, I had paralysed the country with the strike." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré paralizado sus piernas de miedo. — "By tomorrow, I will have paralysed his legs with fear." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría paralizado el tráfico de la ciudad. — "If I had been able to, I would have paralysed the city traffic." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él paralice la producción de la fábrica. — "I hope that he/she paralyses the factory production." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is paralicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example paralice. 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 paralizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él paralizara el país con la huelga, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she paralysed the country with the strike, everything would turn out better." For paralizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem paraliz- 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 paralizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Paraliza sus piernas de miedo! — "Paralyse his legs with fear!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is paralicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example paralice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of paralizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No paralices el tráfico de la ciudad. — "Do not paralyse the city traffic." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is paralicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example paralice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: paralizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with paralizar, 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 paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. — "Every day, I paralyse the city traffic." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo paralicé la producción de la fábrica. — "Yesterday, I paralysed the factory production." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo paralizaba el país con la huelga. — "In the past, I used to paralyse the country with the strike." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros paralizaremos sus piernas de miedo. — "Tomorrow, we will paralyse his legs with fear." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú paralizarías el tráfico de la ciudad. — "If you could, you would paralyse the city traffic." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he paralizado la producción de la fábrica. — "I have paralysed the factory production." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él paralice el país con la huelga. — "I hope that he/she paralyses the country with the strike." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él paralizara sus piernas de miedo, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she paralysed his legs with fear, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Paraliza el tráfico de la ciudad! — "Paralyse the city traffic!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy paralizando la producción de la fábrica. — "Now, I am paralysing the factory production." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with paralizar
The errors learners actually make with paralizar, 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 paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad.
- Right: Yo paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad.
- Why: paralizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él paraliza la producción de la fábrica.
- Right: Espero que él paralice la producción de la fábrica.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for paralizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: paralice, not paraliza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo paralizo la producción de la fábrica.
- Right: Ayer, yo paralicé la producción de la fábrica.
- 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 paralicé la producción de la fábrica. — "Yesterday, I paralysed the factory production."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy paralizado el país con la huelga.
- Right: Estoy paralizando el país con la huelga.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund paralizando for the progressive. The participle paralizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he paralizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros paraliza el tráfico de la ciudad.
- Right: Nosotros paralizamos el tráfico de la ciudad.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes paralizamos, while paraliza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: paralizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on paralizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of paralizar in the present tense?
- (a) paralizamos
- (b) paralizo
- (c) paralizas
- (d) paraliza
Answer: (b) paralizo. The yo form is paralizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of paralizar in the present tense?
- (a) paralizas
- (b) paralizo
- (c) paraliza
- (d) paralizamos
Answer: (a) paralizas. The tú form is paralizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of paralizar in the present tense?
- (a) paralizo
- (b) paralizas
- (c) paralizamos
- (d) paraliza
Answer: (d) paraliza. The él/ella form is paraliza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of paralizar in the present tense?
- (a) paralizas
- (b) paraliza
- (c) paralizamos
- (d) paralizo
Answer: (c) paralizamos. The nosotros form is paralizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of paralizar in the present tense?
- (a) paraliza
- (b) paralizan
- (c) paralizo
- (d) paralizas
Answer: (b) paralizan. The ellos/ellas form is paralizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of paralizar?
- (a) paralizar
- (b) paralizando
- (c) paralizado
- (d) paralizo
Answer: (b) paralizando. The gerund is paralizando, used for the progressive: estoy paralizando.
7. What is the past participle of paralizar?
- (a) paralizado
- (b) paralizando
- (c) paralicé
- (d) paralizar
Answer: (a) paralizado. The past participle is paralizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he paralizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ el tráfico de la ciudad.
- (a) paralizas
- (b) paraliza
- (c) paralizamos
- (d) paralizo
Answer: (d) paralizo. The sentence needs the yo form paralizo (Every day, I paralyse the city traffic.)
9. What is the yo form of paralizar in the preterite?
- (a) paralizó
- (b) paralizamos
- (c) paralicé
- (d) paralizaste
Answer: (c) paralicé. The yo preterite is paralicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ el país con la huelga.
- (a) paralice
- (b) paralices
- (c) paralicemos
- (d) paralicéis
Answer: (a) paralice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is paralice.
Frequently asked questions about paralizar
Is paralizar regular?
Almost. paralizar 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 paralicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example paralice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does paralizar mean, and when do I use it?
paralizar means "to paralyse" in English. Use it when you talk about the city traffic, the factory production, the country with the strike and his legs with fear — for example: Yo paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. — "I paralyse the city traffic." 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 paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. — "I paralyse the city traffic." 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 paralizar?
No. paralizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. — "I paralyse the city traffic." 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 paralizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo paralizo el tráfico de la ciudad. — "I paralyse the city traffic." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo paralicé el tráfico de la ciudad. — "Yesterday, I paralysed the city traffic." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.