comunicarse
/ko-moo-nee-kar-seh/
to communicate
Two people talking to each other to share their thoughts and feelings.
comunicarse(verb)
to communicate
?exchanging information or feelings
to get in touch
?contacting someone
,to express oneself
?sharing thoughts or emotions
📝 In Action
Nos comunicamos por mensaje de texto todos los días.
A2We communicate by text message every day.
Es difícil comunicarse con él cuando está enojado.
B1It is hard to get through to him when he is angry.
Ella se comunica muy bien en público.
B1She expresses herself very well in public.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Se' ending
The 'se' at the end means the action is 'shared' or happens between people. You must change it to match the person (me, te, se, nos, os) before the verb.
Spelling Change
In the 'I' form of the past tense, the 'c' changes to 'qu' (comuniqué) to keep the hard 'k' sound.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the pronoun
Mistake: "Yo comunico con mi madre."
Correction: Yo me comunico con mi madre.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'con'
Always use 'con' (with) after this verb when you are mentioning the person you are talking to.
An open door showing how two physical spaces are connected.
comunicarse(verb)
to be connected
?physical spaces like rooms or buildings
to lead into
?one path going to another
📝 In Action
Las dos habitaciones se comunican por una puerta interna.
B1The two rooms are connected by an internal door.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Objects
When used for rooms, the verb is almost always plural (se comunican) because it takes two things to be connected.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comunicarse
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I communicated' in the past (preterite)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'comunicar' and 'comunicarse'?
Use 'comunicar' when you are announcing a piece of news or a fact (one-way). Use 'comunicarse' when you are talking, interacting, or getting in touch with someone (two-way).
Does it always need the pronouns (me, te, se...)?
Yes, when you mean 'to interact' or 'to get in touch,' the pronoun is required. It's what makes the verb reflexive.