Learners often encounter Spanish pronominal verbs with
Spanish Pronominal Verbs with En
These Spanish pronominal verbs with
Inscribirse en (to enroll in, to sign up for)
This verb refers to registering or signing up for an activity, course, or event.
Se inscribió en un curso de cocina italiana porque adora Italia.
She enrolled in an Italian cooking course because she loves Italy.
Nos inscribimos en una maratón que tendrá lugar el próximo mes.
We signed up for a marathon that will take place next month.
Matricularse en (to register for, to enroll in)
Used mainly for formal education contexts such as schools or universities.
Se matriculó en la universidad para estudiar ingeniería este semestre.
He enrolled at the university to study engineering this semester.
Se ha matriculado en un curso de francés para preparar su estancia en París.
He has enrolled in a French course to prepare for his stay in Paris.
Diplomarse en (to graduate in, to earn a diploma in)
This verb refers to obtaining a degree or qualification in a specific field.
Se ha diplomado en diseño gráfico después de tres años de estudio intensivo.
She has earned a diploma in graphic design after three years of intensive study.
Se diplomó en administración de empresas. Ahora trabaja en una multinacional.
He graduated in business administration. Now he works for a multinational company.
Empeñarse en (to insist on, to persist in)
Used when someone makes great effort or determination to achieve something.
Los niños se empeñaron en construir el castillo de arena más grande.
The children insisted on building the biggest sandcastle.
Se ha empeñado en tener una empresa online y ha trabajado duro para lograrlo.
He has insisted on having an online company and has worked hard to achieve it.
Complacerse en (to take pleasure in, to delight in)
This verb expresses satisfaction or joy in doing something.
Se complace en ayudar a los demás sin esperar nada a cambio.
She takes pleasure in helping others without expecting anything in return.
Nos complacemos en ver que nuestros estudiantes progresan cada día más.
We take delight in seeing that our students make progress every day.
Detenerse en (to stop at, to linger on)
It means to pause or focus attention on a detail, topic, or thought.
Se detuvo en la puerta antes de entrar y dudó de si debía continuar o no.
He stopped at the door before entering, wondering if he should continue or not.
Durante la conferencia, se detuvo en los aspectos más complejos del tema.
During the lecture, he stopped to discuss the most complex aspects of the topic.
Entrometerse en (to meddle in, to interfere in)
Used for involving oneself in matters that do not concern one.
No te entrometas en asuntos que no te afectan directamente.
Don’t interfere in matters that don’t directly concern you.
Se ha entrometido en la discusión de una pareja que apenas conoce.
He has meddled in the argument of a couple he barely knows.
Enzarzarse en (to get caught up in, to get involved in)
Refers to engaging in an argument or fight.
Se enzarzaron en una pelea de la nada y terminaron discutiendo durante horas.
They got caught up in a fight out of nowhere and ended up arguing for hours.
Los políticos se enzarzaron en un debate acalorado sobre la reforma educativa.
The politicians became entangled in a heated debate about educational reform.
Obstinarse en (to persist in, to be stubborn about)
Indicates stubbornness or determination to do something despite obstacles.
Se obstinó en ser astronauta y lo consiguió tras muchos años de esfuerzo.
He was stubborn about becoming an astronaut and achieved it after many years of effort.
A pesar de las dificultades, se obstinaron en mantener viva la tradición familiar.
Despite the difficulties, they persisted in keeping the family tradition alive.
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