Meaning and behavior
What does definirse mean?
Definirse means to define oneself / be defined. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- definirse
- Gerund
- definiéndose
- Past participle
- definido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -IR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: definirse como; definirse por .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of definirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Definirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me defino |
| tú | te defines |
| él / ella / usted | se define |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos definimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os definís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se definen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of definirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Definirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me definí |
| tú | te definiste |
| él / ella / usted | se definió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos definimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os definisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se definieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of definirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Definirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me definía |
| tú | te definías |
| él / ella / usted | se definía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos definíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os definíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se definían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of definirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Definirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me definiré |
| tú | te definirás |
| él / ella / usted | se definirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos definiremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os definiréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se definirán |
Verified context
A natural example
Él se define como una persona paciente.
He defines himself as a patient person.
me defino
Present form for yo.
nos definimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Definirse FAQ
What does definirse mean?
Definirse means to define oneself / be defined.
Is definirse regular or irregular?
Definirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is definirse reflexive?
Yes. Definirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of definirse?
The gerund of definirse is definiéndose.
What is the past participle of definirse?
The past participle of definirse is definido.
How is definirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me defino, te defines, se define, nos definimos, se definen.
How is definirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me definí, te definiste, se definió, nos definimos, se definieron.
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