suicidarse Present Conjugation
suicidarse — to commit suicide
The present tense (e.g., 'me suicido') describes habitual actions or states happening now.
suicidarse Present Forms
When to Use the Present
The present tense can describe habitual actions, general truths, or actions happening right now. For 'suicidarse', it might refer to someone contemplating or in the process of doing so, or a general statement about the possibility.
Notes on suicidarse in the Present
Suicidarse is regular in the present indicative. The reflexive pronoun precedes the verb.
Example Sentences
Él se suicida cuando se siente solo.
He commits suicide when he feels lonely.
él/ella/usted
Me suicido si no encuentro una solución pronto.
I'll kill myself if I don't find a solution soon.
yo
¿Te suicidas fácilmente?
Do you kill yourself easily?
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the subjunctive instead of indicative: 'Creo que me suicide'.
Correct: After 'creo que' (I believe that), use the indicative: 'Creo que me suicido'.
Why: Expressions of belief or certainty typically take the indicative mood.
Mistake: Forgetting the reflexive pronoun: 'Yo suicido'.
Correct: The verb is reflexive: 'Yo me suicido'.
Why: The action is directed towards the subject, requiring the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: me suicidé
The preterite of suicidarse is regular: me suicidé, te suicidaste, se suicidó, nos suicidamos, os suicidasteis, se suicidaron.
Imperfect
yo: me suicidaba
The imperfect (e.g., 'me suicidaba') describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: me suicidaré
The future tense (e.g., 'me suicidaré') indicates actions that will happen.
Conditional
yo: me suicidaría
The conditional (e.g., 'me suicidaría') expresses hypothetical outcomes ('would').
Present Subjunctive
yo: me suicide
The present subjunctive (e.g., 'me suicide') expresses wishes, doubts, or emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: me suicidara
The imperfect subjunctive (e.g., 'me suicidara') expresses hypothetical past situations or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: suicídate
Use the imperative of suicidarse for direct commands like '¡Suicídate!' (you, informal).
Negative Imperative
yo: no te suicides
Negative commands use 'no' + present subjunctive, e.g., 'No te suicides' (don't kill yourself).