casarnos
kah-SAHR-nos
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Queremos casarnos en la playa el próximo verano.
A2We want to get married on the beach next summer.
Antes de casarnos, vivíamos en ciudades diferentes.
B1Before we got married, we lived in different cities.
¿Deberíamos casarnos pronto o esperar un poco más?
B1Should we get married soon or wait a little longer?
💡 Grammar Points
Infinitive + Attached Pronoun
The word 'casarnos' is the base verb 'casar' plus the pronoun 'nos' (us). This structure is used when the verb is in its base form, often following another conjugated verb like 'querer' (to want) or 'poder' (to be able to).
The 'Reflexive' Action
The 'nos' makes this a reflexive verb (casarse). It means the action of marrying is happening to the people doing the verb—they are marrying each other. If you just say 'casar,' it means 'to marry someone else off' (e.g., a parent marrying their child).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Omitting the Pronoun
Mistake: "Queremos casar."
Correction: Queremos casarnos. The word 'casar' alone means 'to officiate a marriage,' not 'to get married.' Always use the 'se' form (casarse) when referring to the couple marrying each other.
Incorrect Pronoun Placement
Mistake: "Nos queremos casar."
Correction: Both 'Queremos casarnos' and 'Nos queremos casar' are correct! The pronoun can either attach to the infinitive or go before the conjugated verb.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Time Expressions
When talking about the time before or after the wedding, you often use the infinitive form: 'Antes de casarnos' (Before getting married) or 'Después de casarnos' (After getting married).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: casarnos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'casarnos'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'casar' and 'casarse'?
'Casar' (without the 'se') means 'to marry someone else' (like a priest or judge does). 'Casarse' (with the 'se') means 'to get married' (the couple marrying each other). Since 'casarnos' includes 'nos,' it means 'for us to get married.'
Can I use 'nos' before the verb instead of attaching it to the end?
Yes, absolutely! When you have two verbs together, you have two options for the pronoun placement. Both 'Queremos casarnos' and 'Nos queremos casar' are perfectly correct and mean 'We want to get married.'