The Present Tense of Organizar is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur regularly. For example, Yo organizo mis archivos cada semana. (I organize my files every week.)

Organizar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Organizar (to organize) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Organizar generally means to organize or arrange, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To organize or arrange: For example, Yo organizo la fiesta de cumpleaños de mi hijo. (I organize my son’s birthday party.)

To plan or coordinate: For example, Ellos organizan un viaje a la playa. (They organize a trip to the beach.)

To tidy or put in order: For example, Ustedes organizan sus habitaciones todos los días. (You all tidy your rooms every day.)

To manage or run (colloquial): For example, Ella organiza el negocio familiar. (She runs the family business.)

To throw a party (slang): For example, Nosotros organizamos una fiesta en casa. (We’re throwing a party at home.)

Examples

Examples of Organizar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana organizo mi agenda para el día. (Every morning I organize my schedule for the day.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo y yo organizamos una fiesta sorpresa para el cumpleaños de nuestro jefe. (My coworkers and I are organizing a surprise party for our boss’s birthday.)

¿Quién organiza el evento anual de caridad en tu comunidad? (Who organizes the annual charity event in your community?)

Los voluntarios organizan una colecta de alimentos para las familias necesitadas durante las fiestas. (The volunteers organize a food drive for needy families during the holidays.)

Siempre organizas las mejores fiestas, ¡eres un anfitrión excelente! (You always organize the best parties, you’re an excellent host!)

En mi familia, mi mamá organiza todas las reuniones familiares. (In my family, my mom organizes all the family gatherings.)

El comité estudiantil organiza actividades divertidas para recaudar fondos. (The student committee organizes fun activities to raise funds.)

¿Cómo organizas tu tiempo entre el trabajo y tus pasatiempos? (How do you organize your time between work and your hobbies?)

Los profesores organizan una feria de ciencias cada año para los estudiantes. (The teachers organize a science fair every year for the students.)

El club de lectura organiza discusiones mensuales sobre los libros que leen. (The book club organizes monthly discussions about the books they read.)

Siempre organizamos una barbacoa familiar en el parque durante el verano. (We always organize a family barbecue at the park during the summer.)

Los vecinos organizan un mercado de pulgas cada primavera para vender artículos usados. (The neighbors organize a flea market every spring to sell used items.)

¿Quién organiza el torneo de fútbol anual en tu ciudad? (Who organizes the annual soccer tournament in your city?)

Los artistas locales organizan una feria de arte al aire libre cada otoño. (The local artists organize an outdoor art fair every fall.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Organizar (to organize) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.