Forgetting the Reflexive Pronoun

When 'deshacerse' means 'to get rid of,' you must always follow it with the preposition 'de' (of/from). Think of it as 'to undo oneself *from* something.'

The Essential 'de'

Since this is a reflexive verb, it emphasizes that you are taking the action upon yourself to separate from something.

Personal Action

Extremely common, especially when used with 'de' to mean getting rid of something.

In this meaning, 'deshacerse' describes a change of state that happens to the subject itself (like the ice cream melting). The reflexive pronoun 'se' shows that the action is contained within the subject.

Passive Action

Commonly used to describe physical changes of state, like melting or crumbling.

In this context, 'deshacerse' literally means 'to dissolve' or 'to melt,' but it is used figuratively to show that a person is 'melting' or losing control of themselves due to overwhelming emotion.

Figurative Usage

This meaning almost always requires the preposition 'en' (in/into) to introduce the emotion or action (e.g., 'deshacerse en elogios' — to melt into praises).

Use 'en'

Used in formal or highly descriptive contexts to indicate excessive praise or emotion.

Learn the three main meanings of the Spanish verb 'deshacerse': to get rid of (deshacerse de), to melt/dissolve, and to lavish praise (deshacerse en). Includes full conjugation tables and usage tips.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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future

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preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

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