Me hinche' or me hincho' ?

Question

If I'm trying to say that my neck swelled up, which one is correct?

1. Me hinché el cuello
2. Me hinchó el cuello

I'm leaning toward #2 - it's in 3rd person because it's the neck that swelled up, and the "me" is there to show that it's my neck.

Or am I just totally wrong, and using this verb in such a way that makes people want to gnash their teeth?

Gracias, SiempreAprendo, Rachel

Answer 1

Se me hinchó el cuello

Yeah, I think the first one almost implies you did the swelling yourself, like self-inflicted! ;-) - cristalino, Oct 2, 2011

Thank you! But, aw, jeezzle, dare I ask why? I think pronomial and reflexive verbs are going to be the death of me. - SiempreAprendo, Oct 2, 2011

Answer 2

Se me inchó el cuello = something know or unkown caused the swelling of your neck.

Me inchó el cuello:

1. Someone showed you his or her swollen neck signaling their liking or disliking towards you (weird and very difficult to do)
2. Something caused the swelling of your neck and your are talking about it. (a spider bite caused the swelling)

Gracias, chileno ... I appreciate the distinction. :) - SiempreAprendo, Oct 2, 2011

con hache -- hinchar - gintar77, Oct 2, 2011