Meaning and behavior
What does ofenderse mean?
Ofenderse means to get offended. 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
- ofenderse
- Gerund
- ofendiéndose
- Past participle
- ofendido
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: ofenderse por .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of ofenderse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Ofenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me ofendo |
| tú | te ofendes |
| él / ella / usted | se ofende |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos ofendemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os ofendéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se ofenden |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of ofenderse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Ofenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me ofendí |
| tú | te ofendiste |
| él / ella / usted | se ofendió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos ofendimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os ofendisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se ofendieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of ofenderse, or for background information.
| Subject | Ofenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me ofendía |
| tú | te ofendías |
| él / ella / usted | se ofendía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos ofendíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os ofendíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se ofendían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of ofenderse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Ofenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me ofenderé |
| tú | te ofenderás |
| él / ella / usted | se ofenderá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos ofenderemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os ofenderéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se ofenderán |
Verified context
A natural example
Ella se ofende cuando alguien critica su acento.
She gets offended when someone criticizes her accent.
me ofendo
Present form for yo.
nos ofendemos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Ofenderse FAQ
What does ofenderse mean?
Ofenderse means to get offended.
Is ofenderse regular or irregular?
Ofenderse is a regular -ER verb and is used reflexively.
Is ofenderse reflexive?
Yes. Ofenderse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of ofenderse?
The gerund of ofenderse is ofendiéndose.
What is the past participle of ofenderse?
The past participle of ofenderse is ofendido.
How is ofenderse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me ofendo, te ofendes, se ofende, nos ofendemos, se ofenden.
How is ofenderse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me ofendí, te ofendiste, se ofendió, nos ofendimos, se ofendieron.
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