Conducir: to drive
Pronunciation: kohn-doo-SEER (stress the capital letters)
Conducir means “to drive” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to drive
- How to say it: kohn-doo-SEER
- Present: yo conduzco, tú conduces
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “conducir” means and how to use it
Conducir means “to drive” a vehicle. In Latin America manejar is just as common, and in Spain conducir is more usual.
How to conjugate “conducir”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | conduzco | I |
| tú | conduces | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | conduce | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | conducimos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | conducen | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo conduje, él condujo | I / he or she |
| Past participle | conducido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Conduzco por la ciudad todos los días.I drive around the city every day.
- ¿Sabes conducir?Do you know how to drive?
- Mi padre conduce al trabajo.My father drives to work.
Usage tip
Many Latin American speakers say manejar instead: ¿sabes manejar? Both are correct. The first person is irregular: conduzco.
Spanish around the world
- Spain prefers conducir. Most of Latin America says manejar (¿Sabes manejar?). Both are understood everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to drive” in Spanish?
“to drive” in Spanish is “conducir.” It is pronounced kohn-doo-SEER, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “conducir”?
Say kohn-doo-SEER. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “conducir”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “conduje” and “él” is “condujo.” The past participle is “conducido.”
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