Profundizar Conjugation in Spanish
profundizar means "to deepen" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the exam topic, the history of Spain, his knowledge of English and the relationship with his son. This page gives you the complete conjugation of profundizar 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. profundizar 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 profundizo en el tema del examen. — "Every day, I deepen in the exam topic." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: profundizar
- English: to deepen
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: profundizando
- Past participle: profundizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + profundizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of profundizar with all six persons. The gerund is profundizando and the past participle is profundizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | profundizo |
| tú | profundizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundiza |
| nosotros/as | profundizamos |
| vosotros/as | profundizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | profundicé |
| tú | profundizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundizó |
| nosotros/as | profundizamos |
| vosotros/as | profundizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | profundizaba |
| tú | profundizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundizaba |
| nosotros/as | profundizábamos |
| vosotros/as | profundizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | profundizaré |
| tú | profundizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundizará |
| nosotros/as | profundizaremos |
| vosotros/as | profundizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | profundizaría |
| tú | profundizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundizaría |
| nosotros/as | profundizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | profundizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he profundizado |
| tú | has profundizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha profundizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos profundizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis profundizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han profundizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había profundizado |
| tú | habías profundizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había profundizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos profundizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais profundizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían profundizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré profundizado |
| tú | habrás profundizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá profundizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos profundizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis profundizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán profundizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría profundizado |
| tú | habrías profundizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría profundizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos profundizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais profundizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían profundizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | profundice |
| tú | profundices |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundice |
| nosotros/as | profundicemos |
| vosotros/as | profundicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | profundizara |
| tú | profundizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundizara |
| nosotros/as | profundizáramos |
| vosotros/as | profundizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | profundiza |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundice |
| nosotros/as | profundicemos |
| vosotros/as | profundizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | profundices |
| él/ella/Ud. | profundice |
| nosotros/as | profundicemos |
| vosotros/as | profundicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | profundicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about profundizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of profundizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo profundizo en el tema del examen. — "Every day, I deepen in the exam topic." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo profundicé en la historia de España. — "Yesterday, I deepened in the history of Spain." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is profundicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example profundice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of profundizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo profundizaba en su conocimiento del inglés. — "In the past, I used to deepen in his knowledge of English." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros profundizaremos en la relación con su hijo. — "Tomorrow, we will deepen in the relationship with his son." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú profundizarías en el tema del examen. — "If you could, you would deepen in the exam topic." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he profundizado en la historia de España. — "I have deepened in the history of Spain." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había profundizado en su conocimiento del inglés. — "Before the party, I had deepened in his knowledge of English." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré profundizado en la relación con su hijo. — "By tomorrow, I will have deepened in the relationship with his son." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría profundizado en el tema del examen. — "If I had been able to, I would have deepened in the exam topic." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él profundice en la historia de España. — "I hope that he/she deepens in the history of Spain." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is profundicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example profundice. 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 profundizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él profundizara en su conocimiento del inglés, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she deepened in his knowledge of English, everything would turn out better." For profundizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem profundiz- 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 profundizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Profundiza en la relación con su hijo! — "Deepen in the relationship with his son!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is profundicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example profundice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of profundizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No profundices en el tema del examen. — "Do not deepen in the exam topic." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is profundicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example profundice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: profundizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with profundizar, 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 profundizo en el tema del examen. — "Every day, I deepen in the exam topic." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo profundicé en la historia de España. — "Yesterday, I deepened in the history of Spain." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo profundizaba en su conocimiento del inglés. — "In the past, I used to deepen in his knowledge of English." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros profundizaremos en la relación con su hijo. — "Tomorrow, we will deepen in the relationship with his son." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú profundizarías en el tema del examen. — "If you could, you would deepen in the exam topic." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he profundizado en la historia de España. — "I have deepened in the history of Spain." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él profundice en su conocimiento del inglés. — "I hope that he/she deepens in his knowledge of English." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él profundizara en la relación con su hijo, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she deepened in the relationship with his son, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Profundiza en el tema del examen! — "Deepen in the exam topic!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy profundizando en la historia de España. — "Now, I am deepening in the history of Spain." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with profundizar
The errors learners actually make with profundizar, 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 profundizo en el tema del examen.
- Right: Yo profundizo en el tema del examen.
- Why: profundizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo profundizo en el tema del examen. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él profundiza en la historia de España.
- Right: Espero que él profundice en la historia de España.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for profundizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: profundice, not profundiza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo profundizo en la historia de España.
- Right: Ayer, yo profundicé en la historia de España.
- 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 profundicé en la historia de España. — "Yesterday, I deepened in the history of Spain."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy profundizado en su conocimiento del inglés.
- Right: Estoy profundizando en su conocimiento del inglés.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund profundizando for the progressive. The participle profundizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he profundizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros profundiza en el tema del examen.
- Right: Nosotros profundizamos en el tema del examen.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes profundizamos, while profundiza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: profundizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on profundizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of profundizar in the present tense?
- (a) profundizamos
- (b) profundizo
- (c) profundizas
- (d) profundiza
Answer: (b) profundizo. The yo form is profundizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of profundizar in the present tense?
- (a) profundizas
- (b) profundizo
- (c) profundiza
- (d) profundizamos
Answer: (a) profundizas. The tú form is profundizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of profundizar in the present tense?
- (a) profundizo
- (b) profundizas
- (c) profundizamos
- (d) profundiza
Answer: (d) profundiza. The él/ella form is profundiza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of profundizar in the present tense?
- (a) profundizas
- (b) profundiza
- (c) profundizamos
- (d) profundizo
Answer: (c) profundizamos. The nosotros form is profundizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of profundizar in the present tense?
- (a) profundiza
- (b) profundizan
- (c) profundizo
- (d) profundizas
Answer: (b) profundizan. The ellos/ellas form is profundizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of profundizar?
- (a) profundizar
- (b) profundizando
- (c) profundizado
- (d) profundizo
Answer: (b) profundizando. The gerund is profundizando, used for the progressive: estoy profundizando.
7. What is the past participle of profundizar?
- (a) profundizado
- (b) profundizando
- (c) profundicé
- (d) profundizar
Answer: (a) profundizado. The past participle is profundizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he profundizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ en el tema del examen.
- (a) profundizas
- (b) profundiza
- (c) profundizamos
- (d) profundizo
Answer: (d) profundizo. The sentence needs the yo form profundizo (Every day, I deepen in the exam topic.)
9. What is the yo form of profundizar in the preterite?
- (a) profundizó
- (b) profundizamos
- (c) profundicé
- (d) profundizaste
Answer: (c) profundicé. The yo preterite is profundicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ en su conocimiento del inglés.
- (a) profundice
- (b) profundices
- (c) profundicemos
- (d) profundicéis
Answer: (a) profundice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is profundice.
Frequently asked questions about profundizar
Is profundizar regular?
Almost. profundizar 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 profundicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example profundice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does profundizar mean, and when do I use it?
profundizar means "to deepen" in English. Use it when you talk about the exam topic, the history of Spain, his knowledge of English and the relationship with his son — for example: Yo profundizo en el tema del examen. — "I deepen in the exam topic." 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 profundizo en el tema del examen. — "I deepen in the exam topic." 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 profundizar?
No. profundizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo profundizo en el tema del examen. — "I deepen in the exam topic." 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 profundizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo profundizo en el tema del examen. — "I deepen in the exam topic." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo profundicé en el tema del examen. — "Yesterday, I deepened in the exam topic." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.