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How to Say "undresses" in Spanish

The Spanish word forundressesis desnudaB1 level.

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3rd person singular present tense: she/he/it removes clothing
A colorful storybook illustration showing a stylized person actively pulling a brightly colored shirt off their shoulders, illustrating the action of undressing.

Examples

Ella se desnuda antes de entrar a la ducha.

She undresses before getting into the shower. (This is the reflexive form, 'se desnuda'.)

El informe desnuda la corrupción en la empresa.

The report exposes the corruption in the company.

¡Desnuda toda la verdad ahora!

Reveal the whole truth now! (Used as a command, formal 'usted' imperative.)

Reflexive Use is Common

The action of undressing yourself is usually reflexive in Spanish: 'desnudarse.' The sentence will include 'se' (or me, te, nos, os) before the verb, like 'Se desnuda' (She undresses herself).

Confusing Verb and Adjective

Mistake:Using the verb form when you mean the state: 'La mujer desnuda sucia.'

Correction: Use the adjective and the correct verb: 'La mujer está desnuda' (The woman is naked). The verb 'desnuda' is only for the action of removing clothes.

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