The subjuntivo presente of Realizar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action taking place, for example: Espero que realices tus sueños. (I hope you achieve your dreams.)

Realizar is a verbo con cambio vocálico, meaning the stem vowel changes in certain conjugations. This verb ends in -zar, so the ‘z’ becomes a ‘c’ before the ‘e’ endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Realizar (to carry out) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Realizar generally means “to carry out” or “to accomplish”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To accomplish or achieve: for example, Espero que realices tus sueños. (I hope you accomplish your dreams.)

To perform or execute: for example, Es importante que realicéis las tareas a tiempo. (It’s important that you perform the tasks on time.)

To make or produce: for example, Necesito que realices un informe detallado. (I need you to produce a detailed report.)

To carry out or execute (colloquial): for example, ¿Qué realicéis esta noche? (What are you guys up to tonight?)

To make happen or cause: for example, Es crucial que realicemos los cambios necesarios. (It’s crucial that we make the necessary changes happen.)

Examples

Examples of Realizar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que realices un esfuerzo por aprender el idioma. (It’s important that you make an effort to learn the language.)

Ojalá que realicemos un viaje juntos el próximo año. (I hope we take a trip together next year.)

Aunque no es obligatorio, te recomiendo que realices un curso de capacitación. (Although it’s not mandatory, I recommend that you take a training course.)

El jefe insistió en que realicen el proyecto antes de fin de mes. (The boss insisted that they complete the project before the end of the month.)

Es una lástima que no realicen más actividades culturales en la ciudad. (It’s a shame that they don’t organize more cultural activities in the city.)

Mis padres quieren que realice un posgrado después de graduarme. (My parents want me to pursue a postgraduate degree after graduating.)

El instructor sugirió que realicemos ejercicios de respiración antes de comenzar la clase. (The instructor suggested that we do some breathing exercises before starting the class.)

Independientemente de lo que decidan, espero que realicen un esfuerzo por entenderse mutuamente. (Regardless of what they decide, I hope they make an effort to understand each other.)

¿Crees que realicen un evento especial para celebrar el aniversario de la empresa? (Do you think they’ll organize a special event to celebrate the company’s anniversary?)

Sería genial que realicemos un viaje de camping con los amigos este verano. (It would be great if we went camping with friends this summer.)

Dudo que realicen un concierto en vivo este año debido a la pandemia. (I doubt they’ll hold a live concert this year due to the pandemic.)

A menos que realices cambios en tu estilo de vida, será difícil mejorar tu salud. (Unless you make changes to your lifestyle, it will be difficult to improve your health.)

Tal vez realicen una encuesta para conocer la opinión de los ciudadanos sobre el nuevo proyecto. (Maybe they’ll conduct a survey to gauge citizens’ opinions on the new project.)

Es crucial que realices un seguimiento regular con tu médico durante el embarazo. (It’s crucial that you have regular check-ups with your doctor during pregnancy.)

Espero que realicen los arreglos necesarios para la fiesta de cumpleaños de mamá. (I hope they make the necessary arrangements for mom’s birthday party.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Realizar (to carry out) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.