comunicarse

Comunicarse is a Spanish pronominal verb meaning to communicate, to exchange information, or to interact with others. It emphasizes the act of establishing contact or sharing information, rather than simply transmitting a message. The verb is commonly used with the preposition con to indicate the other party (comunicarse con alguien) and can also mean getting in touch or maintaining contact.

Etymology and related forms: Comunicarse derives from Latin communicare through the verb comunicar. The reflexive form expresses reciprocal or interactive communication and is widely used in everyday speech and formal contexts.

Grammar and usage: Comunicarse is a regular -ar verb with standard reflexive conjugation. Present: me comunico, te comunicas, se comunica, nos comunicamos, os communicáis, se comunican. Preterite: me comuniqué, te comunicaste, se comunicó, nos comunicamos, os comunicasteis, se comunicaron. Imperative: comunícate (tú), comuníquese (usted), comuniquémonos (nosotros), comunicáos (vosotros), comuníquense (ustedes). Examples: Me comunico con mi equipo cada día; Se comunicaron con el cliente para confirmar la reserva.

Usage notes: Distinguish from comunicar, the non-reflexive form meaning to inform or convey information. Comunicarse focuses on the process of exchanging messages or maintaining interaction, and appears in personal, professional, and digital contexts. Related terms include comunicación, medio de comunicación, and comunicación interpersonal.