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comunicarse

ko-moo-nee-kar-sehkomuniˈkaɾse

“comunicarse” means “to communicate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to communicateA2Verb

exchanging information or feelings

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to be connectedB1Verb

physical spaces like rooms or buildings

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to communicateAlso: to get in touch, to express oneself

VerbA2regular with spelling change ar
Two friends sitting on a park bench, talking and gesturing warmly to each other.
gerundcomunicándose
past Participlecomunicado
infinitivecomunicarse

📝 In Action

Nos comunicamos por mensaje de texto todos los días.

A2

We communicate by text message every day.

Es difícil comunicarse con él cuando está enojado.

B1

It is hard to get through to him when he is angry.

Ella se comunica muy bien en público.

B1

She expresses herself very well in public.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • aislarse (to isolate oneself)
  • callar (to be silent)

Common Collocations

  • comunicarse con fluidez – to communicate fluently
  • comunicarse por señas – to communicate using sign language/gestures

to be connectedAlso: to lead into

VerbB1regular ar
An open doorway showing a connection between two different rooms in a house.
gerundcomunicándose
past Participlecomunicado
infinitivecomunicarse

📝 In Action

Las dos habitaciones se comunican por una puerta interna.

B1

The two rooms are connected by an internal door.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conectarse (to connect)
  • unirse (to join)

Antonyms

  • separarse (to be separated)

Common Collocations

  • habitaciones que se comunican – interconnecting rooms

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yome comunicara
túte comunicaras
él/ella/ustedse comunicara
nosotrosnos comunicáramos
vosotrosos comunicarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesse comunicaran

Present Subjunctive

yome comunique
túte comuniques
él/ella/ustedse comunique
nosotrosnos comuniquemos
vosotrosos comuniquéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse comuniquen

Indicative

Preterite

yome comuniqué
túte comunicaste
él/ella/ustedse comunicó
nosotrosnos comunicamos
vosotrosos comunicasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse comunicaron

Imperfect

yome comunicaba
túte comunicabas
él/ella/ustedse comunicaba
nosotrosnos comunicábamos
vosotrosos comunicabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesse comunicaban

Present

yome comunico
túte comunicas
él/ella/ustedse comunica
nosotrosnos comunicamos
vosotrosos comunicáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesse comunican
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Words that translate to "comunicarse" in Spanish:

to communicate

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: comunicarse

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'I communicated' in the past (preterite)?

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👥 Word Family
comunicar(to communicate/announce) — Verb
comunicación(communication) — Noun
comunicado(statement/press release) — Noun
comunicativo(talkative/communicative) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
quedarsellamarse
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'communicare', which means 'to share' or 'to make common'. It is built from 'communis' (common).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: communiquerItalian: comunicareEnglish: communicate

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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.