¡Hola, amigos! This post complements one of the documents I shared on Google Docs.
As a translator, I enjoy comparing structures in both languages, and I’ve noticed that many English verbs with get + adjective or preposition are reflexive in Spanish. Learning this connection is a fantastic way to expand your vocabulary effortlessly.
Here’s a list of 20 of these verbs, along with examples of how we use them and a couple of fun games to help you learn them quickly!
Gael, a voice from Spain, will read them aloud for you:
| # | ESPAÑOL | ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABURRIRSE | TO GET BORED |
| 2 | AVERGONZARSE | TO GET EMBARRASSED |
| 3 | CANSARSE | TO GET TIRED |
| 4 | CASARSE | TO GET MARRIED |
| 5 | CONFUNDIRSE | TO GET CONFUSED |
| 6 | DIVORCIARSE | TO GET DIVORCED |
| 7 | EMBORRACHARSE | TO GET DRUNK |
| 8 | ENFADARSE | TO GET ANGRY |
| 9 | ENFERMARSE | TO GET SICK |
| 10 | ENSUCIARSE | TO GET DIRTY |
| 11 | ENOJARSE | TO GET ANGRY |
| 12 | INVOLUCRARSE | TO GET INVOLVED |
| 13 | LLEVARSE BIEN | TO GET ALONG |
| 14 | LEVANTARSE | TO GET UP |
| 15 | MANCHARSE | TO GET STAINED |
| 16 | MAREARSE | TO GET DIZZY |
| 17 | MOLESTARSE | TO GET ANNOYED |
| 18 | PERDERSE | TO GET LOST |
| 19 | PREPARARSE | TO GET READY |
| 20 | VESTIRSE | TO GET DRESSED |
LET’S SEE HOW WE USE THEM!
1. ABURRIRSE
English: I get bored when I watch reality shows.
Spanish: Me aburro cuando veo programas de realidad.
2. AVERGONZARSE
English: She gets embarrassed when she makes a mistake in public.
Spanish: Ella se avergüenza cuando comete un error en público.
3. CANSARSE
English: He gets tired after running for an hour.
Spanish: Él se cansa después de correr una hora.
4. CASARSE
English: They are planning to get married next summer.
Spanish: Ellos están planeando casarse el próximo verano.
5. CONFUNDIRSE
English: I often get confused by complicated instructions.
Spanish: A menudo yo me confundo con las instrucciones complicadas.
6. DIVORCIARSE
English: They decided to get divorced after many years together.
Spanish: Decidieron divorciarse después de muchos años juntos.
7. EMBORRACHARSE
English: He tends to get drunk at parties.
Spanish: Él tiende a emborracharse en las fiestas.
8. ENFADARSE
English: She gets angry when people are rude.
Spanish: Ella se enfada cuando la gente es grosera.
9. ENFERMARSE
English: I usually get sick during the winter season.
Spanish: Normalmente yo me enfermo durante la temporada de invierno.
10. ENSUCIARSE
English: The kids always get dirty when they play outside.
Spanish: Los niños siempre se ensucian cuando juegan afuera.
11. ENOJARSE
English: He gets angry if someone interrupts him while working.
Spanish: Él se enoja si alguien lo interrumpe mientras trabaja.
12. INVOLUCRARSE
English: I want to get involved in community service projects.
Spanish: Quiero involucrarme en proyectos de servicio comunitario.
13. LLEVARSE BIEN
English: They get along despite their differences.
Spanish: Ellos se llevan bien a pesar de sus diferencias.
14. LEVANTARSE
English: I get up early every morning to exercise.
Spanish: Yo me levanto temprano cada mañana para hacer ejercicio.
15. MANCHARSE
English: Be careful not to get stained while painting.
Spanish: Ten cuidado de no mancharte mientras pintas.
16. MAREARSE
English: I get dizzy when I spin around too fast.
Spanish: Yo me mareo cuando giro demasiado rápido.
17. MOLESTARSE
English: She gets annoyed when people talk during the movie.
Spanish: Ella se molesta cuando la gente habla durante la película.
18. PERDERSE
English: I often get lost in new cities without a map.
Spanish: A menudo me pierdo en ciudades nuevas sin un mapa.
19. PREPARARSE
English: I need to get ready for my presentation tomorrow.
Spanish: Necesito prepararme para mi presentación mañana.
20. VESTIRSE
English: He takes a long time to get dressed in the morning.
Spanish: Él tarda mucho en vestirse por la mañana.
And now, let’s learn these verbs in a snap!!!
GAME 1
GAME 2
