Revitalizar Conjugation in Spanish
revitalizar means "to revitalise" in English, and it comes up when people talk about the neighbourhood with new parks, the village economy, the centre with shops and the team with young players. This page gives you the complete conjugation of revitalizar 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. revitalizar 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 revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. — "Every day, I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." Work through the tables, read the notes, then test yourself with the quiz at the end of the page.
Quick facts
- Infinitive: revitalizar
- English: to revitalise
- Verb type: spelling-changing (z → c before e) -ar verb
- Gerund: revitalizando
- Past participle: revitalizado
- Auxiliary verb: haber (all compound tenses use haber + revitalizado)
- Spelling change: spelling-changing (z → c before e).
Full conjugation table
Every tense of revitalizar with all six persons. The gerund is revitalizando and the past participle is revitalizado.
Present indicative
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | revitalizo |
| tú | revitalizas |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitaliza |
| nosotros/as | revitalizamos |
| vosotros/as | revitalizáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalizan |
Preterite (past)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | revitalicé |
| tú | revitalizaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalizó |
| nosotros/as | revitalizamos |
| vosotros/as | revitalizasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalizaron |
Imperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | revitalizaba |
| tú | revitalizabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalizaba |
| nosotros/as | revitalizábamos |
| vosotros/as | revitalizabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalizaban |
Future
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | revitalizaré |
| tú | revitalizarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalizará |
| nosotros/as | revitalizaremos |
| vosotros/as | revitalizaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalizarán |
Conditional
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | revitalizaría |
| tú | revitalizarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalizaría |
| nosotros/as | revitalizaríamos |
| vosotros/as | revitalizaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalizarían |
Present perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | he revitalizado |
| tú | has revitalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | ha revitalizado |
| nosotros/as | hemos revitalizado |
| vosotros/as | habéis revitalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | han revitalizado |
Pluperfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | había revitalizado |
| tú | habías revitalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | había revitalizado |
| nosotros/as | habíamos revitalizado |
| vosotros/as | habíais revitalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habían revitalizado |
Future perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habré revitalizado |
| tú | habrás revitalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habrá revitalizado |
| nosotros/as | habremos revitalizado |
| vosotros/as | habréis revitalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrán revitalizado |
Conditional perfect
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | habría revitalizado |
| tú | habrías revitalizado |
| él/ella/Ud. | habría revitalizado |
| nosotros/as | habríamos revitalizado |
| vosotros/as | habríais revitalizado |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | habrían revitalizado |
Present subjunctive
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | revitalice |
| tú | revitalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalice |
| nosotros/as | revitalicemos |
| vosotros/as | revitalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalicen |
Imperfect subjunctive (-ra)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| yo | revitalizara |
| tú | revitalizaras |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalizara |
| nosotros/as | revitalizáramos |
| vosotros/as | revitalizarais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalizaran |
Imperative (affirmative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | revitaliza |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalice |
| nosotros/as | revitalicemos |
| vosotros/as | revitalizad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalicen |
Imperative (negative)
| Person | Form |
|---|---|
| tú | revitalices |
| él/ella/Ud. | revitalice |
| nosotros/as | revitalicemos |
| vosotros/as | revitalicéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | revitalicen |
Notes on each tense
A short note for every tense: when it is used, one example, and anything irregular about revitalizar in that tense.
Present indicative
The present indicative of revitalizar is used for routines, habits, general truths and things happening right now. Cada día, yo revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. — "Every day, I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for one action that started and finished in the past. Ayer, yo revitalicé la economía del pueblo. — "Yesterday, I revitalised the village economy." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is revitalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example revitalice. Say each form aloud with the complement after it, so the person and the ending stay linked in your memory.
Imperfect
The imperfect of revitalizar is used for an ongoing or repeated action in the past, background description and habits that no longer happen. Antes, yo revitalizaba el centro con tiendas. — "In the past, I used to revitalise the centre with shops." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for what will happen, plans and predictions. Mañana, nosotros revitalizaremos el equipo con jóvenes jugadores. — "Tomorrow, we will revitalise the team with young players." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for what would happen, hypothetical situations and polite requests. Si pudieras, tú revitalizarías el barrio con nuevos parques. — "If you could, you would revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for an action completed in the recent past that still matters now, or life experience up to now. Yo he revitalizado la economía del pueblo. — "I have revitalised the village economy." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for an action that had already happened before another past action. Antes de la fiesta, yo había revitalizado el centro con tiendas. — "Before the party, I had revitalised the centre with shops." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for an action that will be finished by a point in the future. Para mañana, yo habré revitalizado el equipo con jóvenes jugadores. — "By tomorrow, I will have revitalised the team with young players." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for what would have happened if things had been different. Si hubiera podido, yo habría revitalizado el barrio con nuevos parques. — "If I had been able to, I would have revitalised the neighbourhood with new parks." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for wishes, doubts, emotions and requests after expressions such as espero que. Espero que él revitalice la economía del pueblo. — "I hope that he/she revitalises the village economy." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is revitalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example revitalice. 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 revitalizar is used for the same subjunctive meanings in the past, and in si clauses about unreal situations. Si él revitalizara el centro con tiendas, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she revitalised the centre with shops, everything would turn out better." For revitalizar this tense follows the regular -ar pattern: the stem revitaliz- 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 revitalizar is used for orders, instructions and invitations. ¡Revitaliza el equipo con jóvenes jugadores! — "Revitalise the team with young players!" Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is revitalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example revitalice. Compare the forms with the present tense as you learn them, and the pattern will stay clear.
Imperative (negative)
The imperative (negative) of revitalizar is used for prohibitions and negative orders. No revitalices el barrio con nuevos parques. — "Do not revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." Watch the spelling: the z becomes c before e, so the yo preterite is revitalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example revitalice. Learn the six forms in the table above, and practise them with the complements in the examples section below.
Examples: revitalizar in real sentences
Ten sentences with revitalizar, 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 revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. — "Every day, I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." This is the present tense, used for a habit.
- Ayer, yo revitalicé la economía del pueblo. — "Yesterday, I revitalised the village economy." This is the preterite, one finished action.
- Antes, yo revitalizaba el centro con tiendas. — "In the past, I used to revitalise the centre with shops." This is the imperfect, a repeated action in the past.
- Mañana, nosotros revitalizaremos el equipo con jóvenes jugadores. — "Tomorrow, we will revitalise the team with young players." This is the future tense, a plan for tomorrow.
- Si pudieras, tú revitalizarías el barrio con nuevos parques. — "If you could, you would revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." This is the conditional, something that would happen.
- Yo he revitalizado la economía del pueblo. — "I have revitalised the village economy." This is the present perfect, an action with present relevance.
- Espero que él revitalice el centro con tiendas. — "I hope that he/she revitalises the centre with shops." This is the present subjunctive, after espero que.
- Si él revitalizara el equipo con jóvenes jugadores, todo saldría mejor. — "If he/she revitalised the team with young players, everything would turn out better." This is the imperfect subjunctive, in a si clause.
- ¡Revitaliza el barrio con nuevos parques! — "Revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks!" This is the imperative, a direct order or request.
- Ahora, Yo estoy revitalizando la economía del pueblo. — "Now, I am revitalising the village economy." This is the progressive, with estar and the gerund.
Common mistakes with revitalizar
The errors learners actually make with revitalizar, 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 revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques.
- Right: Yo revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques.
- Why: revitalizar is not reflexive, so there is no pronoun to add. Yo revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. is the correct sentence, and the extra pronoun changes the meaning.
Mistake 2: Using the present tense after espero que
- Wrong: Espero que él revitaliza la economía del pueblo.
- Right: Espero que él revitalice la economía del pueblo.
- Why: After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and for revitalizar the subjunctive also changes z to c: revitalice, not revitaliza.
Mistake 3: Using the present tense for yesterday
- Wrong: Ayer, yo revitalizo la economía del pueblo.
- Right: Ayer, yo revitalicé la economía del pueblo.
- 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 revitalicé la economía del pueblo. — "Yesterday, I revitalised the village economy."
Mistake 4: Mixing up the gerund and the participle
- Wrong: Estoy revitalizado el centro con tiendas.
- Right: Estoy revitalizando el centro con tiendas.
- Why: After estar you need the gerund revitalizando for the progressive. The participle revitalizado goes with haber in the perfect tenses (he revitalizado), never after estar.
Mistake 5: Using the él form for nosotros
- Wrong: Nosotros revitaliza el barrio con nuevos parques.
- Right: Nosotros revitalizamos el barrio con nuevos parques.
- Why: The person and the ending must match: nosotros takes revitalizamos, while revitaliza belongs to él and ella. Check the person first, then choose the form.
Quiz: revitalizar conjugation
Test yourself with ten questions on revitalizar. The answers are explained, so read them even when you get a question right.
1. What is the yo form of revitalizar in the present tense?
- (a) revitalizo
- (b) revitalizas
- (c) revitaliza
- (d) revitalizamos
Answer: (a) revitalizo. The yo form is revitalizo. Check the person before you answer.
2. What is the tú form of revitalizar in the present tense?
- (a) revitalizo
- (b) revitaliza
- (c) revitalizamos
- (d) revitalizas
Answer: (d) revitalizas. The tú form is revitalizas. Check the person before you answer.
3. What is the él/ella form of revitalizar in the present tense?
- (a) revitalizas
- (b) revitalizamos
- (c) revitaliza
- (d) revitalizo
Answer: (c) revitaliza. The él/ella form is revitaliza. Check the person before you answer.
4. What is the nosotros form of revitalizar in the present tense?
- (a) revitaliza
- (b) revitalizamos
- (c) revitalizo
- (d) revitalizas
Answer: (b) revitalizamos. The nosotros form is revitalizamos. Check the person before you answer.
5. What is the ellos/ellas form of revitalizar in the present tense?
- (a) revitalizan
- (b) revitalizo
- (c) revitalizas
- (d) revitaliza
Answer: (a) revitalizan. The ellos/ellas form is revitalizan. Check the person before you answer.
6. What is the gerund of revitalizar?
- (a) revitalizando
- (b) revitalizado
- (c) revitalizo
- (d) revitalizar
Answer: (a) revitalizando. The gerund is revitalizando, used for the progressive: estoy revitalizando.
7. What is the past participle of revitalizar?
- (a) revitalizando
- (b) revitalicé
- (c) revitalizar
- (d) revitalizado
Answer: (d) revitalizado. The past participle is revitalizado, used with haber in all perfect tenses: he revitalizado.
8. Complete the sentence: Cada día, yo ___ el barrio con nuevos parques.
- (a) revitaliza
- (b) revitalizamos
- (c) revitalizo
- (d) revitalizas
Answer: (c) revitalizo. The sentence needs the yo form revitalizo (Every day, I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks.)
9. What is the yo form of revitalizar in the preterite?
- (a) revitalizamos
- (b) revitalicé
- (c) revitalizaste
- (d) revitalizó
Answer: (b) revitalicé. The yo preterite is revitalicé. The preterite describes one finished action.
10. Complete the sentence: Espero que él ___ el centro con tiendas.
- (a) revitalices
- (b) revitalicemos
- (c) revitalicéis
- (d) revitalice
Answer: (d) revitalice. After espero que Spanish needs the subjunctive, and the él form is revitalice.
Frequently asked questions about revitalizar
Is revitalizar regular?
Almost. revitalizar 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 revitalicé and the subjunctive forms start with c, for example revitalice. The rest of the conjugation follows the regular pattern, and the tables above show every form exactly.
What does revitalizar mean, and when do I use it?
revitalizar means "to revitalise" in English. Use it when you talk about the neighbourhood with new parks, the village economy, the centre with shops and the team with young players — for example: Yo revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. — "I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." 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 revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. — "I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." 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 revitalizar?
No. revitalizar is not reflexive, so it is used without a pronoun: Yo revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. — "I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." 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 revitalizar?
Use the present for habits and routines: Yo revitalizo el barrio con nuevos parques. — "I revitalise the neighbourhood with new parks." Use the preterite for one finished action: Ayer, yo revitalicé el barrio con nuevos parques. — "Yesterday, I revitalised the neighbourhood with new parks." If the action happens regularly, choose the present; if it happened once and is finished, choose the preterite.