VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
secar(se)
to dry oneself
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use secar(se) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see secar(se) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta secar(se) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to dry oneself even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes secar(se) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who dry oneself loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does secar(se) mean in Spanish?
to dry oneself (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use secar(se) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is secar(se) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.