conduzir
Short 3rd Person in -uzir Level A2 ⭐ #51 Most CommonEnglish translation: to drive / to guide
Present (Presente)
Driving or guiding now.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | conduzo | |
| tu | conduzes | |
| ele/ela/você | conduz | |
| nós | conduzimos | |
| vós | conduzis | |
| eles/elas/vocês | conduzem |
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Frequently Asked Questions: CONDUZIR
Is "conduzir" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"conduzir" is classified as a Short 3rd Person in -uzir verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "conduzo, conduzes, conduz (drops final -e in 3rd person singular)". 3rd person singular drops the final thematic vowel: ele conduz, ela produz. Present subjunctive takes -a: conduza. Preterite: conduzi, conduziu. In 3rd person singular, verbs in -uzir end in bare 'z': ele conduz (not conduze).
What does "conduzir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "conduzir" translates primarily to "to drive / to guide". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "conduzir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ele conduze com cuidado" instead of "Ele conduz com cuidado". Why? In standard Portuguese, 3rd person singular is 'conduz' without the final 'e'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "conduzir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Conduzir a bom porto" which means "To steer to a safe haven / bring to a successful conclusion" (e.g. "A sua liderança conduziu o projeto a bom porto.").
How can I practice and memorize "conduzir" conjugations? ▾
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