consultarse

Consultarse is a Spanish verb that denotes the act of consulting with someone, usually in a reciprocal or collaborative sense. It is the reflexive form of consultar and is used when two or more parties seek advice, information, or agreement from one another. The action can also express self-reflection in certain contexts, often as a more introspective use such as “consultarse a sí mismo.”

Usage is common with a with-con construction to specify the person or body consulted. For example: “Antes de tomar una decisión, los directivos se consultaron con el sindicato.” “Nos consultamos entre nosotros” emphasizes mutual discussion. The expression “consultarse con” can involve professionals, authorities, o colegas, and is frequently found in formal or administrative language.

Conjugation overview (presented in indicative forms for reference):

- Present: me consulto, te consultas, se consulta, nos consultamos, os consultáis, se consultan.

- Preterite: me consulté, te consultaste, se consultó, nos consultamos, os consultasteis, se consultaron.

- Imperfect: me consultaba, te consultabas, se consultaba, nos consultábamos, os consultabais, se consultaban.

- Present subjunctive: me consulte, te consultes, se consulte, nos consultemos, os consultéis, se consulten.

Etymology and related forms: consultarse derives from the verb consultar, with the reflexive pronoun se. It shares meaning with “consultar” when used non-reflexively, but the reflexive form emphasizes reciprocity or introspection.

See also: consultar, consulta, conferencia, asesoramiento.