Meaning and behavior
What does hundirse mean?
Hundirse means to sink / collapse. 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
- hundirse
- Gerund
- hundiéndose
- Past participle
- hundido
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: hundirse .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of hundirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Hundirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me hundo |
| tú | te hundes |
| él / ella / usted | se hunde |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos hundimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os hundís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se hunden |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of hundirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Hundirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me hundí |
| tú | te hundiste |
| él / ella / usted | se hundió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos hundimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os hundisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se hundieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of hundirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Hundirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me hundía |
| tú | te hundías |
| él / ella / usted | se hundía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos hundíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os hundíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se hundían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of hundirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Hundirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me hundiré |
| tú | te hundirás |
| él / ella / usted | se hundirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos hundiremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os hundiréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se hundirán |
Verified context
A natural example
El barco se hunde porque tiene un agujero.
The boat sinks because it has a hole.
me hundo
Present form for yo.
nos hundimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Hundirse FAQ
What does hundirse mean?
Hundirse means to sink / collapse.
Is hundirse regular or irregular?
Hundirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is hundirse reflexive?
Yes. Hundirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of hundirse?
The gerund of hundirse is hundiéndose.
What is the past participle of hundirse?
The past participle of hundirse is hundido.
How is hundirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me hundo, te hundes, se hunde, nos hundimos, se hunden.
How is hundirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me hundí, te hundiste, se hundió, nos hundimos, se hundieron.
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