añadirse

Añadirse is a Spanish reflexive verb that translates to "to add oneself" or "to join." It is formed from the verb "añadir" (to add) combined with the reflexive pronoun "se." The verb "añadirse" is used when a person or thing voluntarily incorporates itself into a group, place, or situation. For example, one might say "El nuevo empleado se añadió al equipo" which means "The new employee joined the team." Similarly, "Se añadió a la conversación" translates to "He/She joined the conversation."

The usage of "añadirse" implies an active choice to become part of something. It is not typically used for involuntary incorporation. For instance, if a river overflows its banks, one would not say it "se añadió" to the land; instead, a different verb like "inundar" (to flood) would be more appropriate. The grammatical structure requires agreement with the subject in terms of person and number, and the reflexive pronoun "se" changes accordingly (me añado, te añades, se añade, nos añadimos, os añadís, se añaden). It is a common verb in everyday Spanish, signifying integration or participation.