casarte
kah-SAR-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Quieres casarte conmigo?
A1Do you want to marry me?
Debes pensar bien antes de casarte.
A2You should think carefully before getting married.
Si decides casarte, avísame para organizar la fiesta.
B1If you decide to get married, let me know so we can organize the party.
💡 Grammar Points
Infinitive + Pronoun
This word is the base verb 'casar' plus the reflexive pronoun 'te' attached to the end. This structure is common when the verb is following a conjugated verb (like 'quieres') or a preposition (like 'antes de').
The 'Getting Married' Verb
To say 'to get married' in Spanish, you must use the reflexive form 'casarse' (which means the action returns to the person doing it). If you just say 'casar', it means 'to marry someone else off'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'te'
Mistake: "Quiero casar."
Correction: Quiero casarme/casarte. (The verb 'to get married' requires the pronoun.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
The 'te' specifically addresses 'tú' (you, informal). If you were speaking formally to someone, you would say 'casarse' (using the 'se' pronoun instead).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: casarte
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'casarte'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'casarte' have 'te' at the end?
The 'te' is the reflexive pronoun for 'tú' (you, informal). It tells you that the person doing the action (you) is also receiving the action (getting married). When a verb is in its base form (infinitive), we attach the pronoun to the end.
If I want to ask someone formally, 'Do you want to marry me?', what do I say?
You would use the formal pronoun 'se' instead of 'te'. You would say: '¿Quiere casarse conmigo?'