reconocer
to recognize
In the tables below, the stem is shown in black and the ending in purple.
1.Presente
Presente
Habitual actions, general truths, and what's happening now.
| yo | reconozco |
| tú | reconoces |
| él/ella | reconoce |
| nosotros | reconocemos |
| vosotros | reconocéis |
| ellos/ellas | reconocen |
Yo reconozco a esa persona de la fiesta.
I recognize that person from the party.
Ella reconoce su error y pide disculpas.
She recognizes her mistake and apologizes.
2.Pretérito Indefinido
Pretérito Indefinido
Completed actions at a specific point in the past.
| yo | reconocí |
| tú | reconociste |
| él/ella | reconoció |
| nosotros | reconocimos |
| vosotros | reconocisteis |
| ellos/ellas | reconocieron |
Ayer reconocí el lugar donde crecí.
Yesterday I recognized the place where I grew up.
Él reconoció a su viejo amigo en la calle.
He recognized his old friend on the street.
3.Imperfecto
Imperfecto
Ongoing or repeated actions in the past, descriptions, and background context.
| yo | reconocía |
| tú | reconocías |
| él/ella | reconocía |
| nosotros | reconocíamos |
| vosotros | reconocíais |
| ellos/ellas | reconocían |
Cuando era niño, siempre reconocía a mis vecinos.
When I was a child, I always recognized my neighbors.
Ella reconocía a todos en la reunión.
She recognized everyone at the meeting.
4.Futuro Simple
Futuro Simple
Future actions, predictions, and speculation about the present.
| yo | reconoceré |
| tú | reconocerás |
| él/ella | reconocerá |
| nosotros | reconoceremos |
| vosotros | reconoceréis |
| ellos/ellas | reconocerán |
Mañana reconoceré el nuevo edificio.
Tomorrow I will recognize the new building.
Ellos reconocerán su esfuerzo en el proyecto.
They will recognize your effort in the project.
5.Condicional
Condicional
Hypothetical situations, polite requests, and future-in-the-past.
| yo | reconocería |
| tú | reconocerías |
| él/ella | reconocería |
| nosotros | reconoceríamos |
| vosotros | reconoceríais |
| ellos/ellas | reconocerían |
Yo reconocería a esa persona si la viera de nuevo.
I would recognize that person if I saw them again.
Ella reconocería su talento si le dieran una oportunidad.
She would recognize her talent if she were given a chance.
6.Subjuntivo Presente
Subjuntivo Presente
Wishes, doubts, emotions, and subordinate clauses expressing uncertainty.
| yo | reconozca |
| tú | reconozcas |
| él/ella | reconozca |
| nosotros | reconozcamos |
| vosotros | reconozcáis |
| ellos/ellas | reconozcan |
Es importante que yo reconozca mis errores.
It's important that I recognize my mistakes.
Espero que él reconozca su responsabilidad.
I hope that he recognizes his responsibility.
7.Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Subjuntivo Imperfecto
Past subjunctive contexts, hypothetical si-clauses, and polite suggestions.
| yo | reconociera |
| tú | reconocieras |
| él/ella | reconociera |
| nosotros | reconociéramos |
| vosotros | reconocerais |
| ellos/ellas | reconocieran |
Si yo reconociera su esfuerzo, lo premiaría.
If I recognized his effort, I would reward him.
Ojalá ella reconociera la importancia de la educación.
I wish she recognized the importance of education.
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Common questions
- Is "reconocer" regular or irregular in Spanish?
- "reconocer" is an irregular Spanish verb. It does not follow the standard -er conjugation pattern and must be memorized.
- How do you conjugate "reconocer" in the present tense?
- In the Presente, "reconocer" conjugates as: reconoces, reconozco, reconocen, and more. See the full table above.
- What is the past tense of "reconocer" in Spanish?
- In the Pretérito Indefinido, "reconocer" conjugates as: reconociste, reconocí, reconocieron, and more. See the full table above.
- How common is "reconocer" in Spanish?
- "reconocer" (to recognize) is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish.