alejarme
ah-leh-HAR-meh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Necesito alejarme de la ciudad por unos días.
A2I need to get away from the city for a few days.
Decidí alejarme de las redes sociales para estar más tranquilo.
B1I decided to distance myself from social media to be more peaceful.
No quiero alejarme de mis amigos.
A2I don't want to move away from my friends.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'me' at the end
The 'me' attached to the end of the action means 'myself.' You use this form when you are the one doing the moving.
Two ways to say it
When you have two verbs together, you can say 'Quiero alejarme' or 'Me quiero alejar.' Both are perfectly correct!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong pronoun
Mistake: "Quiero alejarse."
Correction: Quiero alejarme (if talking about yourself) or Quiero alejarte (if moving someone else away).
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional use
Use this word when you need personal space or want to stop hanging out with someone who is a bad influence.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: alejarme
Question 1 of 1
What does 'alejarme' literally mean when you see the 'me' at the end?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'alejar' and 'alejarme'?
'Alejar' means to move something else away (like moving a chair), while 'alejarme' means you are moving yourself away.
Can I use 'alejarme' for people?
Yes, it is very common to use it when you want to stop seeing someone or distance yourself from a group.