Meaning and behavior
What does lamerse mean?
Lamerse means to lick oneself or a body part. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -ER verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- lamerse
- Gerund
- lamiéndose
- Past participle
- lamido
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: lamerse + body part .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of lamerse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Lamerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me lamo |
| tú | te lames |
| él / ella / usted | se lame |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos lamemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os laméis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se lamen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of lamerse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Lamerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me lamí |
| tú | te lamiste |
| él / ella / usted | se lamió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos lamimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os lamisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se lamieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of lamerse, or for background information.
| Subject | Lamerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me lamía |
| tú | te lamías |
| él / ella / usted | se lamía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos lamíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os lamíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se lamían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of lamerse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Lamerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me lameré |
| tú | te lamerás |
| él / ella / usted | se lamerá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos lameremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os lameréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se lamerán |
Verified context
A natural example
La gata se lame las patas después de comer.
The cat licks its paws after eating.
me lamo
Present form for yo.
nos lamemos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Lamerse FAQ
What does lamerse mean?
Lamerse means to lick oneself or a body part.
Is lamerse regular or irregular?
Lamerse is a regular -ER verb and is used reflexively.
Is lamerse reflexive?
Yes. Lamerse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of lamerse?
The gerund of lamerse is lamiéndose.
What is the past participle of lamerse?
The past participle of lamerse is lamido.
How is lamerse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me lamo, te lames, se lame, nos lamemos, se lamen.
How is lamerse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me lamí, te lamiste, se lamió, nos lamimos, se lamieron.
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