suicidarse
swee-see-DAR-seh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Es importante hablar con alguien si sientes que quieres suicidarte.
B2It is important to talk to someone if you feel like you want to kill yourself.
El personaje principal decide suicidarse al final de la novela.
B2The main character decides to commit suicide at the end of the novel.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Self' Pronouns
This verb always uses 'helper words' (me, te, se, nos, os, se) because the person doing the action is also the one receiving it. You can't just say 'suicidar'; you must say 'suicidarse'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Pronoun
Mistake: "Él quiere suicidar."
Correction: Él quiere suicidarse. (In Spanish, you must include the 'se' to show the action is being done to oneself.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Sensitivity Note
Because this word deals with a sensitive topic, native speakers often use the softer phrase 'quitarse la vida' (to take one's life) in social settings.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suicidarse
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'I don't want to kill myself'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suicidarse' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar. The only thing to remember is that it always needs a reflexive pronoun like 'me' or 'se'.
Can I use 'suicidarse' figuratively?
It is rarely used figuratively in Spanish. To describe a 'social suicide' or a big mistake, people usually use other expressions like 'meter la pata' or 'arruinar su carrera'.