Meaning and behavior
What does sorprenderse mean?
Sorprenderse means to be surprised. 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
- sorprenderse
- Gerund
- sorprendiéndose
- Past participle
- sorprendido
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: sorprenderse por / con / de .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of sorprenderse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Sorprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me sorprendo |
| tú | te sorprendes |
| él / ella / usted | se sorprende |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sorprendemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sorprendéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sorprenden |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of sorprenderse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Sorprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me sorprendí |
| tú | te sorprendiste |
| él / ella / usted | se sorprendió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sorprendimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sorprendisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sorprendieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of sorprenderse, or for background information.
| Subject | Sorprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me sorprendía |
| tú | te sorprendías |
| él / ella / usted | se sorprendía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sorprendíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sorprendíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sorprendían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of sorprenderse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Sorprenderse |
|---|---|
| yo | me sorprenderé |
| tú | te sorprenderás |
| él / ella / usted | se sorprenderá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos sorprenderemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os sorprenderéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se sorprenderán |
Verified context
A natural example
Él se sorprende cuando los estudiantes responden en español.
He is surprised when the students answer in Spanish.
me sorprendo
Present form for yo.
nos sorprendemos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Sorprenderse FAQ
What does sorprenderse mean?
Sorprenderse means to be surprised.
Is sorprenderse regular or irregular?
Sorprenderse is a regular -ER verb and is used reflexively.
Is sorprenderse reflexive?
Yes. Sorprenderse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of sorprenderse?
The gerund of sorprenderse is sorprendiéndose.
What is the past participle of sorprenderse?
The past participle of sorprenderse is sorprendido.
How is sorprenderse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me sorprendo, te sorprendes, se sorprende, nos sorprendemos, se sorprenden.
How is sorprenderse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me sorprendí, te sorprendiste, se sorprendió, nos sorprendimos, se sorprendieron.
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