Meaning and behavior
What does describirse mean?
Describirse means to describe oneself / be described. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- describirse
- Gerund
- describiéndose
- Past participle
- descrito
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: describirse como .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of describirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Describirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me describo |
| tú | te describes |
| él / ella / usted | se describe |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos describimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os describís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se describen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of describirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Describirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me describí |
| tú | te describiste |
| él / ella / usted | se describió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos describimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os describisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se describieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of describirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Describirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me describía |
| tú | te describías |
| él / ella / usted | se describía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos describíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os describíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se describían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of describirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Describirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me describiré |
| tú | te describirás |
| él / ella / usted | se describirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos describiremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os describiréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se describirán |
Verified context
A natural example
¿Usted se describe como una persona organizada?
Do you describe yourself as an organized person?
me describo
Present form for yo.
nos describimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Describirse FAQ
What does describirse mean?
Describirse means to describe oneself / be described.
Is describirse regular or irregular?
Describirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is describirse reflexive?
Yes. Describirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of describirse?
The gerund of describirse is describiéndose.
What is the past participle of describirse?
The past participle of describirse is descrito.
How is describirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me describo, te describes, se describe, nos describimos, se describen.
How is describirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me describí, te describiste, se describió, nos describimos, se describieron.
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