Meaning and behavior
What does romperse mean?
Romperse means to break / get broken. 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
- romperse
- Gerund
- rompiéndose
- Past participle
- roto
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: romperse algo; una cosa se rompe .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of romperse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Romperse |
|---|---|
| yo | me rompo |
| tú | te rompes |
| él / ella / usted | se rompe |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos rompemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os rompéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se rompen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of romperse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Romperse |
|---|---|
| yo | me rompí |
| tú | te rompiste |
| él / ella / usted | se rompió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos rompimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os rompisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se rompieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of romperse, or for background information.
| Subject | Romperse |
|---|---|
| yo | me rompía |
| tú | te rompías |
| él / ella / usted | se rompía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos rompíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os rompíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se rompían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of romperse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Romperse |
|---|---|
| yo | me romperé |
| tú | te romperás |
| él / ella / usted | se romperá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos romperemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os romperéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se romperán |
Verified context
A natural example
El vaso se rompe con facilidad si está muy caliente.
The glass breaks easily if it is very hot.
me rompo
Present form for yo.
nos rompemos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Romperse FAQ
What does romperse mean?
Romperse means to break / get broken.
Is romperse regular or irregular?
Romperse is a regular -ER verb and is used reflexively.
Is romperse reflexive?
Yes. Romperse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of romperse?
The gerund of romperse is rompiéndose.
What is the past participle of romperse?
The past participle of romperse is roto.
How is romperse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me rompo, te rompes, se rompe, nos rompemos, se rompen.
How is romperse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me rompí, te rompiste, se rompió, nos rompimos, se rompieron.
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