deshacerme
/des-ah-SAYR-meh/
to get rid of
Deshacerme: To get rid of unwanted physical objects.
deshacerme(verb)
to get rid of
?physical objects or unwanted things
to part with
?letting go of something valuable
,to break up with
?ending a relationship with someone
📝 In Action
Necesito deshacerme de toda esta ropa vieja.
B1I need to get rid of all these old clothes.
No puedo deshacerme de este recuerdo.
B1I can't get rid of this memory.
💡 Grammar Points
The mandatory 'de'
Whenever you use this word to mean 'getting rid of something,' you must put the word 'de' right after it before mentioning the object.
Why is 'me' at the end?
The 'me' means 'myself.' When the action hasn't happened yet (like after 'want' or 'need'), we attach 'me' to the end of the base verb.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'de'
Mistake: "Quiero deshacerme mi coche."
Correction: Quiero deshacerme DE mi coche. Because in Spanish, you get rid 'of' something.
⭐ Usage Tips
Moving the 'me'
You can also say 'Me quiero deshacer' instead of 'Quiero deshacerme.' Both are 100% correct and mean the same thing!
Deshacerme: To melt or dissolve.
deshacerme(verb)
to melt
?physical heat or emotional tenderness
to fall apart
?being overwhelmed by emotion
📝 In Action
Con este calor, siento que voy a deshacerme.
B1With this heat, I feel like I'm going to melt.
Suelo deshacerme en lágrimas con esa película.
B2I usually break down in tears with that movie.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
Just like in English, you aren't literally turning into liquid; you're just describing a strong feeling!
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'en'
When you dissolve into an emotion, use 'en' after the word (e.g., 'deshacerme en llanto').
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: deshacerme
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'I need to get rid of my phone'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'deshacer' and 'deshacerme'?
'Deshacer' means to undo something else (like a knot or a deal). 'Deshacerme' (with the 'me' at the end) usually means to get rid of something you own or to personally feel like you are melting/falling apart.
Is 'deshacerme' a formal word?
It is neutral! You can use it with your friends, your boss, or in a book.