What form is the verb subirse in?

Question

I ran across this verb: subirse

I don't really know what form this verb is in. I realize "se subir" means "to climb" well, depending on the context but why is the "se" part on the end of the word instead of before it. I have come across several other verbs in this form but I don't quite understand what the reason for it is. Any help?

Answer 1

Subirse is the infinitive form of the verb This verb means to climb/climb (up) onto

The se ending is a big clue to tell you that the verb is in its infinitive/unconjugated form. I have included some examples where it has been conjugated for different people.

eg 1 Se subió al muro = She climbed (up) onto the wall

2 El niño se le subió encima = The child climbed on top of him.

Here it is left in its infinitive form because it follows a conjugated verb:

3.Les encanta subirse a los arboles = They love to climb trees.

It is a pronominal verb. I am not a grammar expert, so I am not going to attempt to explain what that is/means.

I hope this helps

Examples courtesy of Oxford Spanish Dictionary (3rd Edition)

Used a lot for getting into/on a vehicle. - 0074b507, Nov 16, 2011

Yes, absolutely correct Q:) - FELIZ77, Nov 16, 2011

Answer 2

This is just the infinitive form of the verb to which pronouns can be attached. For example, if you looked up subir in the dictionary you would find subirse listed as the pronominal form of the verb. (used with a reflexive pronoun).

Answer 3

Here is a link to a reference page on this site that might help.

reflexive verbs

Answer 4

this verb is reflexive and the se can turn into either me te se nos "os" se but depending on the verb, it might change.

It's really just "to do to one's self" when se is added to the end of a verb.

Verbs can be conjugated with the se in the front or back.

I really can't give a great example of that but I am sure if you looked hard enough on SD you would be able to find it.

The only conjugated verb that would have it attached to the end is an affirmative command. The infinitive and present participle are impersonal forms of the verb (not conjugated). - 0074b507, Nov 16, 2011

Answer 5

Check out Lesson 2.5 Reflexive Verbs and the Morning routine

Subirse a yo - me subo a i climb myself into/onto tú -te subes a you climb yourself into/onto ud el ella - se sube a nosotros - nos subimos a osotros - os subéis a uds ellos ellas - se suben a

Ejamplo: WE CLIMB subimos OURSELVES nos INTO/ONTO a

Nos subimos a ; un taxí o el coche o un aeroplane o el tren etc....