conducimos

Conducimos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb conducir, meaning “we drive” or “we lead” depending on the context. The verb conducir is used to talk about operating a vehicle, directing a process or activity, and, in a more technical sense, to conduct or transmit something (such as electricity or heat).

Grammatical notes: Conducir is an irregular -ir verb with a stem that changes in several present-tense forms. In the present indicative, the forms are: yo conduzco, tú conduces, él conduce, nosotros conducimos, vosotros conducís, ellos conducen. The form conducimos corresponds to the nosotros form, and it is used to express actions taking place in the present that involve driving, guiding, or managing.

Etymology and meaning: Conducir comes from Latin conducere, meaning “to bring together” or “to lead,” from con- “together” + ducere “to lead.” In modern Spanish, the range of meanings includes driving a vehicle, leading a project or organization, and physically or figuratively conducting something (for example, conduct electricity or conduct a study).

Usage considerations: Conducimos is distinct from condujimos, the preterite (past) form for the same subject, which uses a different stem (conduj-). The imperfect form conducíamos describes habitual or ongoing past actions. Context will determine whether conducimos means present driving, leadership, or conduct in a broader sense.

Example sentences:

- Conducimos el coche hasta la playa. (We drive the car to the beach.)

- Conducimos un equipo de investigación. (We lead/manage a research team.)

- La sustancia conduce electricidad. (The substance conducts electricity.)