Meaning and behavior
What does temerse mean?
Temerse means to fear / suspect. 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
- temerse
- Gerund
- temiéndose
- Past participle
- temido
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: temerse que .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of temerse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Temerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me temo |
| tú | te temes |
| él / ella / usted | se teme |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos tememos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os teméis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se temen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of temerse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Temerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me temí |
| tú | te temiste |
| él / ella / usted | se temió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos temimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os temisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se temieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of temerse, or for background information.
| Subject | Temerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me temía |
| tú | te temías |
| él / ella / usted | se temía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos temíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os temíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se temían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of temerse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Temerse |
|---|---|
| yo | me temeré |
| tú | te temerás |
| él / ella / usted | se temerá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos temeremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os temeréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se temerán |
Verified context
A natural example
Yo me temo que llegamos tarde.
I fear that we are late.
me temo
Present form for yo.
nos tememos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Temerse FAQ
What does temerse mean?
Temerse means to fear / suspect.
Is temerse regular or irregular?
Temerse is a regular -ER verb and is used reflexively.
Is temerse reflexive?
Yes. Temerse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of temerse?
The gerund of temerse is temiéndose.
What is the past participle of temerse?
The past participle of temerse is temido.
How is temerse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me temo, te temes, se teme, nos tememos, se temen.
How is temerse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me temí, te temiste, se temió, nos temimos, se temieron.
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