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"Envejecerse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to get old", and "disgustarse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to get upset". Learn more about the difference between "envejecerse" and "disgustarse" below.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to get old
Los muebles se envejecieron y los reemplazamos.The furniture got old, so we replaced it.
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to make oneself look older
Intenta envejecerse para que los demás crean que es más experimentado.He tries to make himself look older so others will think he is more experienced.
envejecer
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to grow old
Vas a envejecer más rápido si vives estresado.You will grow old faster if you are always stressed.
b. to age
Mi abuela envejeció bien.My grandmother aged well.
a. to mature
El vino envejece mejor en barriles grandes.Wine matures better in large barrels.
b. to age
El queso envejeció 30 semanas sin que lo tocaran.The cheese aged for 30 weeks without being touched.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to age
La muerte de su único hijo la envejeció rápido.Losing her only child aged her quickly.
b. to make look old
El carpintero envejeció la madera.The carpenter made the wood look old.
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A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to get upset
Esos alumnos estaban diciendo mentiras sobre mí. Por eso me disgusté.Those students were telling lies about me. That's why I got upset.
a. to fall out
Me disgusté con mis amigos por un desacuerdo sobre el dinero.I fell out with my friends over a disagreement about money.
disgustar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to upset
No la soporto. Su voz me disgusta.I can't stand her. Her voice upsets me.
b. to not like
Me disgusta tener que decir esto, pero verdaderamente necesitas ayuda profesional.I don't like having to say this, but you really need to get professional help.
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