Reverdecer Conjugation in Spanish
reverdecer means "to turn green again" in English, and it comes up when people talk about spring with the rain, winter, the fields after the drought and the river water. This page gives you the complete conjugation of reverdecer 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. reverdecer is a spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a) -er 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 reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. — "Every day, I turn green again in spring with the rain." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: reverdecer
- English: to turn green again
- Verb type: spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a) -er verb
- Gerund: reverdeciendo
- Past participle: reverdecido
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + reverdecido)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of reverdecer with all six persons. The gerund is reverdeciendo and the past participle is reverdecido.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | reverdezco |
| tú | reverdeces |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdece |
| nosotros/as | reverdecemos |
| vosotros/as | reverdecéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdecen |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | reverdecí |
| tú | reverdeciste |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdeció |
| nosotros/as | reverdecimos |
| vosotros/as | reverdecisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdecieron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | reverdecía |
| tú | reverdecías |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdecía |
| nosotros/as | reverdecíamos |
| vosotros/as | reverdecíais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdecían |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | reverdeceré |
| tú | reverdecerás |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdecerá |
| nosotros/as | reverdeceremos |
| vosotros/as | reverdeceréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdecerán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | reverdecería |
| tú | reverdecerías |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdecería |
| nosotros/as | reverdeceríamos |
| vosotros/as | reverdeceríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdecerían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he reverdecido |
| tú | has reverdecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha reverdecido |
| nosotros/as | hemos reverdecido |
| vosotros/as | habéis reverdecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han reverdecido |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había reverdecido |
| tú | habías reverdecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | había reverdecido |
| nosotros/as | habíamos reverdecido |
| vosotros/as | habíais reverdecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían reverdecido |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré reverdecido |
| tú | habrás reverdecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá reverdecido |
| nosotros/as | habremos reverdecido |
| vosotros/as | habréis reverdecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán reverdecido |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría reverdecido |
| tú | habrías reverdecido |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría reverdecido |
| nosotros/as | habríamos reverdecido |
| vosotros/as | habríais reverdecido |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían reverdecido |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | reverdezca |
| tú | reverdezcas |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdezca |
| nosotros/as | reverdezcamos |
| vosotros/as | reverdecáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdezcan |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | reverdeciera |
| tú | reverdecieras |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdeciera |
| nosotros/as | reverdeciéramos |
| vosotros/as | reverdecierais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdecieran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | reverdece |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdezca |
| nosotros/as | reverdezcamos |
| vosotros/as | reverdeced |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdezcan |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | reverdezcas |
| él/ella/Ud. | reverdezca |
| nosotros/as | reverdezcamos |
| vosotros/as | reverdecáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | reverdezcan |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about reverdecer in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of reverdecer is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. — "Every day, I turn green again in spring with the rain." Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is reverdezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example reverdezca. 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 reverdecer is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo reverdecí después del invierno. — "Yesterday, I turnned green again after winter." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- plus the usual endings. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of reverdecer is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo reverdecía en el campo tras la sequía. — "In the past, I used to turn green again in the fields after the drought." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros reverdeceremos con el agua del río. — "Tomorrow, we will turn green again with the river water." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú reverdecerías en primavera con la lluvia. — "If you could, you would turn green again in spring with the rain." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he reverdecido después del invierno. — "I have turnned green again after winter." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había reverdecido en el campo tras la sequía. — "Before the party, I had turnned green again in the fields after the drought." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré reverdecido con el agua del río. — "By tomorrow, I will have turnned green again with the river water." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría reverdecido en primavera con la lluvia. — "If I had been able to, I would have turnned green again in spring with the rain." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él reverdezca después del invierno. — "I hope that he/she turns green again after winter." Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is reverdezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example reverdezca. 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 reverdecer is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él reverdeciera en el campo tras la sequía, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she turnned green again in the fields after the drought, everything would turn out better." For reverdecer this tense follows the regular -er pattern: the stem reverdec- 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 reverdecer is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Reverdece con el agua del río! — "Turn green again with the river water!" Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is reverdezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example reverdezca. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of reverdecer is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No reverdezcas en primavera con la lluvia. — "Do not turn green again in spring with the rain." Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is reverdezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example reverdezca. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: reverdecer in real sentences
Ten sentences with reverdecer, 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 reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. — "Every day, I turn green again in spring with the rain." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo reverdecí después del invierno. — "Yesterday, I turnned green again after winter." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo reverdecía en el campo tras la sequía. — "In the past, I used to turn green again in the fields after the drought." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros reverdeceremos con el agua del río. — "Tomorrow, we will turn green again with the river water." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú reverdecerías en primavera con la lluvia. — "If you could, you would turn green again in spring with the rain." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he reverdecido después del invierno. — "I have turnned green again after winter." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él reverdezca en el campo tras la sequía. — "I hope that he/she turns green again in the fields after the drought." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él reverdeciera con el agua del río, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she turnned green again with the river water, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Reverdece en primavera con la lluvia! — "Turn green again in spring with the rain!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy reverdeciendo después del invierno. — "Now, I am turnning green again after winter." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with reverdecer
The errors learners actually make with reverdecer, 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 reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia.
- Right: Yo reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia.
- Why: reverdecer is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Forgetting the zc spelling change
- Wrong: Yo reverdeco en primavera con la lluvia.
- Right: Yo reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia.
- Why: Verbs in -cer change c to zc before o and a. The yo form is reverdezco, never reverdeco, and the same change appears in the subjunctive (reverdezca).
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo reverdezco después del invierno.
- Right: Ayer, yo reverdecí después del invierno.
- 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 reverdecí después del invierno. — "Yesterday, I turnned green again after winter."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy reverdecido en el campo tras la sequía.
- Right: Estoy reverdeciendo en el campo tras la sequía.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund reverdeciendo for the progressive. The participle reverdecido goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he reverdecido), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros reverdece en primavera con la lluvia.
- Right: Nosotros reverdecemos en primavera con la lluvia.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes reverdecemos, while reverdece belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: reverdecer conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on reverdecer. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of reverdecer in the present tense?
- (a) reverdece
- (b) reverdecemos
- (c) reverdezco
- (d) reverdeces
Answer: (c) reverdezco. The yo form is reverdezco. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of reverdecer in the present tense?
- (a) reverdecemos
- (b) reverdeces
- (c) reverdezco
- (d) reverdece
Answer: (b) reverdeces. The tú form is reverdeces. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of reverdecer in the present tense?
- (a) reverdece
- (b) reverdezco
- (c) reverdeces
- (d) reverdecemos
Answer: (a) reverdece. The él/ella form is reverdece. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of reverdecer in the present tense?
- (a) reverdezco
- (b) reverdeces
- (c) reverdece
- (d) reverdecemos
Answer: (d) reverdecemos. The nosotros form is reverdecemos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of reverdecer in the present tense?
- (a) reverdeces
- (b) reverdece
- (c) reverdecen
- (d) reverdezco
Answer: (c) reverdecen. The ellos/ellas form is reverdecen. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of reverdecer?
- (a) reverdezco
- (b) reverdecer
- (c) reverdeciendo
- (d) reverdecido
Answer: (c) reverdeciendo. The gerund is reverdeciendo, used for the progressive: estoy reverdeciendo.
7. What is the past participle of reverdecer?
- (a) reverdecer
- (b) reverdecido
- (c) reverdeciendo
- (d) reverdecí
Answer: (b) reverdecido. The past participle is reverdecido, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he reverdecido.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ en primavera con la lluvia.
- (a) reverdezco
- (b) reverdeces
- (c) reverdece
- (d) reverdecemos
Answer: (a) reverdezco. The sentence needs the yo form reverdezco (Every day, I turn green again in spring with the rain.)
9. What is the yo form of reverdecer in the preterite?
- (a) reverdeciste
- (b) reverdeció
- (c) reverdecimos
- (d) reverdecí
Answer: (d) reverdecí. The yo preterite is reverdecí. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ en el campo tras la sequía.
- (a) reverdecáis
- (b) reverdezca
- (c) reverdezcas
- (d) reverdezcamos
Answer: (b) reverdezca. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is reverdezca.
Frequently asked questions about reverdecer
Is reverdecer regular?
Almost. reverdecer is a spelling-changing (c → zc before o and a) -er verb, so its endings are regular but its spelling changes in some forms: Watch the spelling: the c becomes zc before o and a, so the yo form is reverdezco and the subjunctive forms start with zc, for example reverdezca. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does reverdecer mean, and when do I use it?
reverdecer means "to turn green again" in English. Use it when you talk about spring with the rain, winter, the fields after the drought and the river water — for example: Yo reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. — "I turn green again in spring with the rain." 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 reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. — "I turn green again in spring with the rain." 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 reverdecer?
No. reverdecer is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. — "I turn green again in spring with the rain." 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 reverdecer?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo reverdezco en primavera con la lluvia. — "I turn green again in spring with the rain." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo reverdecí en primavera con la lluvia. — "Yesterday, I turnned green again in spring with the rain." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.