Meaning and behavior
What does desprenderse mean?
Desprenderse means to get rid of / detach. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -ER verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- desprenderse
- Gerund
- desprendiéndose
- Past participle
- desprendido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -ER present endings.
Keep the natural connector: desprenderse de .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of desprenderse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Desprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me desprendo |
| tú | te desprendes |
| él / ella / usted | se desprende |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos desprendemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os desprendéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se desprenden |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of desprenderse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Desprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me desprendí |
| tú | te desprendiste |
| él / ella / usted | se desprendió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos desprendimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os desprendisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se desprendieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of desprenderse, or for background information.
| Subject | Desprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me desprendía |
| tú | te desprendías |
| él / ella / usted | se desprendía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos desprendíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os desprendíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se desprendían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of desprenderse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Desprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me desprenderé |
| tú | te desprenderás |
| él / ella / usted | se desprenderá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos desprenderemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os desprenderéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se desprenderán |
Verified context
A natural example
Mis padres se desprenden de la ropa que ya no usan.
My parents get rid of clothes they no longer use.
me desprendo
Present form for yo.
nos desprendemos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Desprenderse FAQ
What does desprenderse mean?
Desprenderse means to get rid of / detach.
Is desprenderse regular or irregular?
Desprenderse is a regular -ER verb and is used reflexively.
Is desprenderse reflexive?
Yes. Desprenderse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of desprenderse?
The gerund of desprenderse is desprendiéndose.
What is the past participle of desprenderse?
The past participle of desprenderse is desprendido.
How is desprenderse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me desprendo, te desprendes, se desprende, nos desprendemos, se desprenden.
How is desprenderse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me desprendí, te desprendiste, se desprendió, nos desprendimos, se desprendieron.
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