Non-finite forms
Infinitivo and Gerundio
| Form | Spanish | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Infinitivo | localizar | Dictionary form and base form for many compound structures. |
| Gerundio | localizando | Used with estar for progressive forms, for example estar localizando. |
Spanish verb conjugation
Localizar conjugation
localizar is a regular Spanish -AR verb meaning locate / find. In the present tense: yo localizo, tú localizas, él/ella localiza, nosotros localizamos, vosotros localizáis, ellos localizan. Full conjugation across 18 tenses below.
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At a glance
- Infinitive
- localizar
- Gerundio
- localizando
- Meaning
- locate / find
- Pattern
- Regular
- Difficulty
- Level 1
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Localizar across the MuyVerbs tense system
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Presente
Present
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localizo | localizo el epicentro del problema usando técnicas de análisis avanzadas.I locate the epicenter of the problem using advanced analysis techniques. |
| tú | localizas | localizas los archivos perdidos con el buscador del ordenador.You locate the lost files with the computer's search tool. |
| él | localiza | El detective localiza al sospechoso gracias a las grabaciones de seguridad.The detective locates the suspect thanks to the security recordings. |
| nosotros | localizamos | localizamos el barco desaparecido con el sistema de radar satelital.We locate the missing ship with the satellite radar system. |
| vosotros | localizáis | localizáis las tuberías rotas con equipos especiales de detección.You all locate the broken pipes with special detection equipment. |
| ellos | localizan | Los bomberos localizan el foco del incendio forestal desde el aire.The firefighters locate the forest fire source from the air. |
Pretérito Perfecto
Present Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | he localizado | he localizado el restaurante perfecto para la cena de aniversario.I have located the perfect restaurant for the anniversary dinner. |
| tú | has localizado | has localizado el error en el código después de dos horas de búsqueda.You have located the error in the code after two hours of searching. |
| él | ha localizado | El equipo de rescate ha localizado a los excursionistas perdidos en la montaña.The rescue team has located the hikers lost in the mountains. |
| nosotros | hemos localizado | hemos localizado el proveedor más barato para el nuevo proyecto.We have located the cheapest supplier for the new project. |
| vosotros | habéis localizado | habéis localizado las grietas en la estructura del edificio con ultrasonidos.You all have located the cracks in the building structure with ultrasound. |
| ellos | han localizado | Los arqueólogos han localizado una tumba intacta bajo el templo.The archaeologists have located an intact tomb under the temple. |
Pretérito Indefinido
Preterite
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localicé | localicé al perro perdido gracias al chip de identificación.I located the lost dog thanks to the identification chip. |
| tú | localizaste | localizaste la fuga de gas antes de que causara una explosión.You located the gas leak before it caused an explosion. |
| él | localizó | El piloto localizó la pista de aterrizaje entre la densa niebla.The pilot located the runway through the dense fog. |
| nosotros | localizamos | localizamos el tesoro escondido tras meses de excavaciones.We located the hidden treasure after months of excavations. |
| vosotros | localizasteis | localizasteis el origen del virus informático en un archivo adjunto.You all located the origin of the computer virus in an attachment. |
| ellos | localizaron | Los científicos localizaron el gen responsable de la enfermedad rara.The scientists located the gene responsible for the rare disease. |
Pretérito Imperfecto
Imperfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localizaba | localizaba los mejores ingredientes en los mercados locales cada semana.I used to locate the best ingredients in local markets every week. |
| tú | localizabas | localizabas a tus amigos con un silbido especial cuando eras niño.You used to locate your friends with a special whistle when you were a child. |
| él | localizaba | El explorador localizaba agua potable observando el comportamiento de los animales.The explorer used to locate drinking water by observing animal behavior. |
| nosotros | localizábamos | localizábamos las mejores ofertas comparando precios en distintos establecimientos.We used to locate the best deals by comparing prices at different shops. |
| vosotros | localizabais | localizabais los fallos del sistema antes de que causaran problemas graves.You all used to locate system faults before they caused serious problems. |
| ellos | localizaban | Los marineros localizaban los arrecifes de coral con ayuda de los mapas.The sailors used to locate coral reefs with the help of maps. |
Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto
Past Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | había localizado | Cuando llegó la policía, ya había localizado al fugitivo.When the police arrived, I had already located the fugitive. |
| tú | habías localizado | habías localizado el problema antes de que nadie más se diera cuenta.You had located the problem before anyone else noticed. |
| él | había localizado | El satélite había localizado el objeto espacial antes de que entrara en la atmósfera.The satellite had located the space object before it entered the atmosphere. |
| nosotros | habíamos localizado | habíamos localizado el depósito de agua subterráneo antes de iniciar la excavación.We had located the underground water deposit before starting the excavation. |
| vosotros | habíais localizado | habíais localizado el error en el contrato antes de la firma.You all had located the error in the contract before signing. |
| ellos | habían localizado | Los rescatadores habían localizado a las víctimas antes de que cayera la noche.The rescuers had located the victims before nightfall. |
Pretérito Anterior
Preterite Anterior
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hube localizado | Apenas hube localizado el archivo cuando el sistema se cayó.I had barely located the file when the system crashed. |
| tú | hubiste localizado | Cuando hubiste localizado al testigo, la investigación avanzó rápidamente.When you had located the witness, the investigation advanced quickly. |
| él | hubo localizado | Tan pronto como hubo localizado la señal, alertó a los demás.As soon as he had located the signal, he alerted the others. |
| nosotros | hubimos localizado | Cuando hubimos localizado el origen del problema, lo solucionamos enseguida.When we had located the origin of the problem, we fixed it right away. |
| vosotros | hubisteis localizado | Apenas hubisteis localizado el error cuando alguien lo reportó externamente.You all had barely located the error when someone reported it externally. |
| ellos | hubieron localizado | Cuando hubieron localizado el submarino, enviaron buzos de inmediato.When they had located the submarine, they sent divers immediately. |
Futuro
Future
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localizaré | localizaré el mejor piso de alquiler usando todas las aplicaciones disponibles.I will locate the best rental apartment using all available apps. |
| tú | localizarás | localizarás el proveedor ideal para el proyecto con tus contactos.You will locate the ideal supplier for the project with your contacts. |
| él | localizará | El geólogo localizará el depósito de minerales con técnicas de resonancia.The geologist will locate the mineral deposit with resonance techniques. |
| nosotros | localizaremos | localizaremos el campamento base perfecto para la expedición al glaciar.We will locate the perfect base camp for the glacier expedition. |
| vosotros | localizaréis | localizaréis los puntos de acceso no autorizado en la red corporativa.You all will locate the unauthorized access points in the corporate network. |
| ellos | localizarán | Los equipos de rescate localizarán a los supervivientes del terremoto.The rescue teams will locate the earthquake survivors. |
Futuro Perfecto
Future Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | habré localizado | Para el mediodía, habré localizado al mecánico que necesitamos para el coche.By noon, I will have located the mechanic we need for the car. |
| tú | habrás localizado | Para entonces, habrás localizado todos los documentos necesarios para el trámite.By then, you will have located all the documents necessary for the procedure. |
| él | habrá localizado | Para el amanecer, el equipo habrá localizado a los náufragos en el mar.By dawn, the team will have located the castaways at sea. |
| nosotros | habremos localizado | Para el viernes, habremos localizado el local ideal para nuestro nuevo negocio.By Friday, we will have located the ideal premises for our new business. |
| vosotros | habréis localizado | Para la reunión, habréis localizado todos los errores en el informe.By the meeting, you all will have located all the errors in the report. |
| ellos | habrán localizado | Para diciembre, habrán localizado los yacimientos de gas natural en la región.By December, they will have located the natural gas deposits in the region. |
Condicional
Conditional
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localizaría | localizaría el problema más rápido si tuviera mejores herramientas.I would locate the problem faster if I had better tools. |
| tú | localizarías | localizarías al culpable si tuvieras acceso a las cámaras de seguridad.You would locate the culprit if you had access to the security cameras. |
| él | localizaría | El detective localizaría al sospechoso si contara con más recursos.The detective would locate the suspect if he had more resources. |
| nosotros | localizaríamos | localizaríamos el depósito de agua antes si tuviéramos el equipo adecuado.We would locate the water deposit sooner if we had the right equipment. |
| vosotros | localizaríais | localizaríais el origen del malware si tuvierais acceso a los registros completos.You all would locate the malware's origin if you had access to the complete logs. |
| ellos | localizarían | Los arqueólogos localizarían la tumba antes si el terreno fuera menos rocoso.The archaeologists would locate the tomb sooner if the terrain were less rocky. |
Condicional Perfecto
Conditional Perfect
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | habría localizado | habría localizado la avería antes si hubiera revisado el manual técnico.I would have located the fault sooner if I had consulted the technical manual. |
| tú | habrías localizado | habrías localizado al testigo antes si hubieras publicado el anuncio.You would have located the witness sooner if you had published the notice. |
| él | habría localizado | El piloto habría localizado la pista antes si hubiera tenido mejor visibilidad.The pilot would have located the runway sooner if he had had better visibility. |
| nosotros | habríamos localizado | habríamos localizado el campamento antes si el mapa hubiera sido más preciso.We would have located the camp sooner if the map had been more accurate. |
| vosotros | habríais localizado | habríais localizado el error antes si hubierais revisado el código con más tiempo.You all would have located the error sooner if you had reviewed the code with more time. |
| ellos | habrían localizado | Los bomberos habrían localizado el foco antes si hubieran tenido drones.The firefighters would have located the source sooner if they had had drones. |
Subjuntivo Presente
Present Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localice | Es importante que localice el origen del ruido antes de llamar al técnico.It's important that I locate the source of the noise before calling the technician. |
| tú | localices | Quiero que localices el mejor hotel para nuestra luna de miel.I want you to locate the best hotel for our honeymoon. |
| él | localice | Es necesario que el equipo localice la fuga de datos lo antes posible.It's necessary that the team locate the data leak as soon as possible. |
| nosotros | localicemos | Es fundamental que localicemos el área afectada antes de intervenir.It's fundamental that we locate the affected area before intervening. |
| vosotros | localicéis | Ojalá localicéis al candidato ideal para el puesto en poco tiempo.I hope you all locate the ideal candidate for the position in a short time. |
| ellos | localicen | Es urgente que localicen a los niños perdidos antes del anochecer.It's urgent that they locate the lost children before nightfall. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Perfecto
Present Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | haya localizado | Espero que haya localizado el proveedor correcto antes de que firmen el contrato.I hope I have located the right supplier before they sign the contract. |
| tú | hayas localizado | Me alegra que hayas localizado el archivo perdido antes de la presentación.I'm glad you have located the lost file before the presentation. |
| él | haya localizado | Es bueno que el equipo haya localizado el origen del terremoto tan pronto.It's good that the team has located the earthquake's origin so quickly. |
| nosotros | hayamos localizado | Espero que hayamos localizado todos los errores antes de publicar el informe.I hope we have located all the errors before publishing the report. |
| vosotros | hayáis localizado | Me sorprende que hayáis localizado al testigo tan rápidamente.I'm surprised you all have located the witness so quickly. |
| ellos | hayan localizado | Es positivo que hayan localizado el foco de la contaminación antes de que se extendiera.It's positive that they have located the contamination source before it spread. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Imperfecto
Imperfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localizara | Querían que localizara el error antes de la presentación final.They wanted me to locate the error before the final presentation. |
| tú | localizaras | Era importante que localizaras al proveedor antes de firmar el contrato.It was important that you locate the supplier before signing the contract. |
| él | localizara | Le pedían que localizara la señal de radio antes del amanecer.They asked him to locate the radio signal before dawn. |
| nosotros | localizáramos | Nos pedían que localizáramos el yacimiento antes del inicio de las obras.They asked us to locate the deposit before the start of construction. |
| vosotros | localizarais | Era necesario que localizarais el fallo antes de que el sistema colapsara.It was necessary that you all locate the fault before the system collapsed. |
| ellos | localizaran | Pedían que localizaran a los desaparecidos con la mayor urgencia posible.They asked them to locate the missing people with the greatest possible urgency. |
Subjuntivo Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto
Past Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hubiera localizado | Ojalá hubiera localizado el problema antes de que se volviera tan grave.I wish I had located the problem before it became so serious. |
| tú | hubieras localizado | Si hubieras localizado al proveedor antes, habríamos ahorrado mucho tiempo.If you had located the supplier earlier, we would have saved a lot of time. |
| él | hubiera localizado | Si el detective hubiera localizado al sospechoso antes, el crimen no habría ocurrido.If the detective had located the suspect earlier, the crime wouldn't have occurred. |
| nosotros | hubiéramos localizado | Si hubiéramos localizado la fuga antes, no habría tanto daño en el edificio.If we had located the leak earlier, there wouldn't be so much damage in the building. |
| vosotros | hubierais localizado | Si hubierais localizado el error antes, el producto no habría fallado.If you all had located the error earlier, the product wouldn't have failed. |
| ellos | hubieran localizado | Si hubieran localizado a los náufragos antes, habrían sobrevivido todos.If they had located the castaways earlier, everyone would have survived. |
Subjuntivo Futuro
Future Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | localizare | Cuando localizare el origen del problema, procederé a solucionarlo.When I locate the origin of the problem, I will proceed to fix it. |
| tú | localizares | Cuando localizares al proveedor, negocia el mejor precio posible.When you locate the supplier, negotiate the best possible price. |
| él | localizare | Cuando el equipo localizare la señal, podrán iniciar el rescate.When the team locates the signal, they will be able to start the rescue. |
| nosotros | localizáremos | Cuando localizáremos el depósito, solicitaremos los permisos de extracción.When we locate the deposit, we will apply for extraction permits. |
| vosotros | localizareis | Cuando localizareis el fallo, informad al cliente de inmediato.When you all locate the fault, inform the client immediately. |
| ellos | localizaren | Cuando localizaren a los supervivientes, los evacuarán por helicóptero.When they locate the survivors, they will evacuate them by helicopter. |
Subjuntivo Futuro Perfecto
Future Perfect Subjunctive
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | hubiere localizado | Cuando hubiere localizado el problema, sabré cómo proceder con confianza.When I have located the problem, I will know how to proceed with confidence. |
| tú | hubieres localizado | Cuando hubieres localizado a todos los testigos, podrás cerrar el caso.When you have located all the witnesses, you will be able to close the case. |
| él | hubiere localizado | Cuando el geólogo hubiere localizado el depósito, pedirán financiación.When the geologist has located the deposit, they will request funding. |
| nosotros | hubiéremos localizado | Cuando hubiéremos localizado el campamento, plantaremos la tienda base.When we have located the camp, we will set up the base tent. |
| vosotros | hubiereis localizado | Cuando hubiereis localizado todos los errores, el sistema será más seguro.When you all have located all the errors, the system will be more secure. |
| ellos | hubieren localizado | Cuando hubieren localizado a los desaparecidos, la familia podrá descansar.When they have located the missing, the family will be able to rest. |
Imperativo Afirmativo
Affirmative Imperative
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | - | - |
| tú | localiza | localiza al proveedor más fiable para el nuevo contrato.Locate the most reliable supplier for the new contract. |
| él | localice | Que localice el origen del ruido antes de llamar al técnico.Let him locate the source of the noise before calling the technician. |
| nosotros | localicemos | localicemos el mejor lugar para instalar los paneles solares.Let's locate the best place to install the solar panels. |
| vosotros | localizad | localizad los puntos débiles del sistema antes de la auditoría.Locate the weak points of the system before the audit. |
| ellos | localicen | Que localicen a los desaparecidos antes de que caiga la noche.Let them locate the missing before nightfall. |
Imperativo Negativo
Negative Imperative
| Pronoun | Form | Context |
|---|---|---|
| yo | - | - |
| tú | no localices | No no localices a nadie usando métodos ilegales de vigilancia.Don't locate anyone using illegal surveillance methods. |
| él | no localice | Que no no localice el campamento en una zona de riesgo de inundaciones.Let him not locate the camp in a flood risk area. |
| nosotros | no localicemos | No no localicemos el almacén cerca de zonas residenciales.Let's not locate the warehouse near residential areas. |
| vosotros | no localicéis | No no localicéis la instalación en terrenos sin permisos legales.Don't locate the facility on land without legal permits. |
| ellos | no localicen | Que no no localicen el depósito de residuos cerca del río.Let them not locate the waste deposit near the river. |
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Presente•yo
___ el epicentro del problema usando técnicas de análisis avanzadas.
I locate the epicenter of the problem using advanced analysis techniques.
Need grammar help?How to form Presente
Use Presente for facts, habits, current states, and regular actions.
Formation
- 1Remove the infinitive ending: -ar, -er, or -ir.
- 2Add the present endings for the subject.
- 3Watch high-frequency irregulars like ser, estar, ir, tener, hacer, and decir.
Pattern
-ar: o, as, a, amos, áis, an-er: o, es, e, emos, éis, en-ir: o, es, e, imos, ís, en
Examples
hablar -> yo hablocomer -> él comevivir -> vosotros vivís
Presente is the base system. Master the endings first, then handle irregular yo forms and stem changes.
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- What does 'localizar' mean in English?
- In Spanish, 'localizar' means to locate / find. It is a regular -AR verb used across all 18 standard Spanish tenses.
- Is localizar an irregular verb in Spanish?
- Localizar is a regular -AR verb. Its endings follow the standard pattern in every tense without stem or root changes.
- How do you conjugate localizar in the present tense?
- Present tense (Presente) of localizar: yo localizo, tú localizas, él/ella/usted localiza, nosotros localizamos, vosotros localizáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes localizan.
- How do you conjugate localizar in the preterite?
- Preterite (Pretérito Indefinido) of localizar: yo localicé, tú localizaste, él/ella/usted localizó, nosotros localizamos, vosotros localizasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes localizaron. This tense expresses completed past actions at a defined point in time.
- What is the imperfect tense of localizar?
- Imperfect (Pretérito Imperfecto) of localizar: yo localizaba, tú localizabas, él/ella/usted localizaba, nosotros localizábamos, vosotros localizabais, ellos/ellas/ustedes localizaban. The imperfect describes past habits, ongoing actions, and background states.
- What is the past participle of localizar?
- The past participle of localizar is 'localizado'. It is used to form compound tenses with the auxiliary verb haber — for example, 'he localizado' (I have locate / finded), 'has localizado', 'ha localizado'.
- What is the gerundio (present participle) of localizar?
- The gerundio of localizar is 'localizando'. It pairs with estar to form the present continuous (estoy localizando) and other progressive tenses, indicating an action in progress.
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