Conjugate recalcar in Spanish
to emphasize, to stress
recalcar is a regular -ar verb ranked #1682 among the most common Spanish verbs. For example: "Quiero recalcar la importancia de este proyecto." (I want to emphasize the importance of this project.). Use the tables below for full conjugation across all 7 tenses.
recalcar — Spanish Conjugation Chart
to emphasize, to stress · -ar verb · regular · conjugado.com
Describes current actions, habits, and general truths. The most frequently used tense — master it first.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | recalco |
| tú | recalcas |
| él/ella/Ud. | recalca |
| nosotros | recalcamos |
| vosotros | recalcáis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recalcan |
Siempre recalca los mismos puntos en sus discursos.
He always emphasizes the same points in his speeches.
Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | recalqué |
| tú | recalcaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | recalcó |
| nosotros | recalcamos |
| vosotros | recalcasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recalcaron |
Ayer yo recalqué.
Yesterday I emphasize, to stress.
Describes habitual past actions, background context, and ongoing states. Key signals: siempre, normalmente, cuando era niño.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | recalcaba |
| tú | recalcabas |
| él/ella/Ud. | recalcaba |
| nosotros | recalcábamos |
| vosotros | recalcabais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recalcaban |
Antes yo recalcaba con frecuencia.
Before, I used to emphasize, to stress often.
Describes future events and predictions. In everyday speech, ir a + infinitive is often preferred for planned events.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | recalcaré |
| tú | recalcarás |
| él/ella/Ud. | recalcará |
| nosotros | recalcaremos |
| vosotros | recalcaréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recalcarán |
Mañana yo recalcaré.
Tomorrow I will emphasize, to stress.
Expresses what would happen under certain conditions — equivalent to "would" in English. Also used for polite requests.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | recalcaría |
| tú | recalcarías |
| él/ella/Ud. | recalcaría |
| nosotros | recalcaríamos |
| vosotros | recalcaríais |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recalcarían |
Si pudiera, yo recalcaría.
If I could, I would emphasize, to stress.
Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | recalque |
| tú | recalques |
| él/ella/Ud. | recalque |
| nosotros | recalquemos |
| vosotros | recalquéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recalquen |
Espero que tú recalques.
I hope that you emphasize, to stress.
Used to give commands and direct requests. Affirmative and negative forms differ significantly in Spanish.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | - |
| tú | recalca |
| él/ella/Ud. | recalque |
| nosotros | recalquemos |
| vosotros | recalcad |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | recalquen |
Siempre recalca los mismos puntos en sus discursos.
He always emphasizes the same points in his speeches.
Test yourself
Type the correct conjugation for each prompt.
Example sentences
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Quiero recalcar la importancia de este proyecto.
I want to emphasize the importance of this project.
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El profesor recalcó que el examen sería difícil.
The teacher stressed that the exam would be difficult.
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Siempre recalca los mismos puntos en sus discursos.
He always emphasizes the same points in his speeches.
Common phrases with recalcar
- recalcar la importancia de to stress the importance of
- recalcar un punto to emphasize a point
- recalcar una y otra vez to stress again and again