disgustarse

disgustarse is a Spanish reflexive verb that means to become disgusted or to develop a strong feeling of revulsion toward something. The verb is derived from disgusto, the noun form of disgust, combined with the reflexive ending -se. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and informal writing to express personal aversion or contempt. The present indicative forms include me disgusto, te disgustas, se disgustan, and the past participle disgustado is used with auxiliary er or estar.

The verb is distinct from disgustar, which means "to disgust someone." While disgustar is transitive and requires an object, disgustarse is reflexive and describes the subject’s own internal reaction. For example, “Me disgusté cuando vi el estado de la calle” contrasts with “El ruido me disgustó,” where the former expresses self-derived revulsion and the latter an external cause.

In literature and media, disgustarse often appears in contexts that emphasize moral or emotional rejection, such as disapproving of political actions, unsanitary conditions, or philosophical ideas. The reflexive construction allows speakers to emphasize a personal stance, rendering the experience visceral and immediate. Despite its limited presence in formal Spanish, the verb appears frequently in blogs, newspapers, and casual dialogue, where speakers articulate strong, negative feelings with brevity.