Conjugate simbolizar in Spanish

to symbolize

simbolizar is a regular -ar verb ranked #626 among the most common Spanish verbs. For example: "La paloma blanca simboliza la paz en muchas culturas." (The white dove symbolizes peace in many cultures.). Use the tables below for full conjugation across all 7 tenses.

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Describes current actions, habits, and general truths. The most frequently used tense — master it first.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo simbolizo
simbolizas
él/ella/Ud. simboliza
nosotros simbolizamos
vosotros simbolizáis
ellos/ellas/Uds. simbolizan
Example

La paloma blanca simboliza la paz en muchas culturas.

The white dove symbolizes peace in many cultures.

Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo simbolicé
simbolizaste
él/ella/Ud. simbolizó
nosotros simbolizamos
vosotros simbolizasteis
ellos/ellas/Uds. simbolizaron
Example

Ayer yo simbolicé.

Yesterday I symbolize.

Describes habitual past actions, background context, and ongoing states. Key signals: siempre, normalmente, cuando era niño.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo simbolizaba
simbolizabas
él/ella/Ud. simbolizaba
nosotros simbolizábamos
vosotros simbolizabais
ellos/ellas/Uds. simbolizaban
Example

Antes yo simbolizaba con frecuencia.

Before, I used to symbolize often.

Describes future events and predictions. In everyday speech, ir a + infinitive is often preferred for planned events.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo simbolizaré
simbolizarás
él/ella/Ud. simbolizará
nosotros simbolizaremos
vosotros simbolizaréis
ellos/ellas/Uds. simbolizarán
Example

Mañana yo simbolizaré.

Tomorrow I will symbolize.

Expresses what would happen under certain conditions — equivalent to "would" in English. Also used for polite requests.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo simbolizaría
simbolizarías
él/ella/Ud. simbolizaría
nosotros simbolizaríamos
vosotros simbolizaríais
ellos/ellas/Uds. simbolizarían
Example

Si pudiera, yo simbolizaría.

If I could, I would symbolize.

Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo simbolice
simbolices
él/ella/Ud. simbolice
nosotros simbolicemos
vosotros simbolicéis
ellos/ellas/Uds. simbolicen
Example

Espero que tú simbolices.

I hope that you symbolize.

Used to give commands and direct requests. Affirmative and negative forms differ significantly in Spanish.

Pronoun Conjugation
yo -
simboliza
él/ella/Ud. simbolice
nosotros simbolicemos
vosotros simbolizad
ellos/ellas/Uds. simbolicen
Example

La paloma blanca simboliza la paz en muchas culturas.

The white dove symbolizes peace in many cultures.

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