The Present Tense of Enfermarse is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Me enfermo cada vez que como mariscos. (I get sick every time I eat seafood.)

Enfermarse is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Enfermarse (to get sick) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Enfermarse generally means to get sick or ill, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To become ill or sick: This is the most common meaning, referring to the act of becoming unwell or contracting an illness. For example, Yo me enfermo cada vez que como mariscos. (I get sick every time I eat seafood.)

To catch a disease: It can also specifically mean to contract a particular disease or condition. For example, Mi abuela se enferma de gripe cada invierno. (My grandmother catches the flu every winter.)

To feel unwell: In a more general sense, it can mean to simply feel unwell or under the weather, without necessarily being diagnosed with a specific illness. For example, Me enfermo cuando no duermo bien. (I feel unwell when I don’t sleep well.)

To become obsessed or infatuated (colloquial): In some colloquial usage, it can mean to become obsessed or infatuated with someone or something, often in an unhealthy or excessive way. For example, Juan se enferma cada vez que ve a su ex-novia. (Juan becomes obsessed every time he sees his ex-girlfriend.)

Examples

Examples of Enfermarse in the Present Tense

Cuando hace frío, me enfermo con facilidad. (When it’s cold, I get sick easily.)

Mi hermana se enferma cada vez que come mariscos. (My sister gets sick every time she eats seafood.)

En esta época del año, mucha gente se enferma de gripe. (During this time of year, many people get the flu.)

¿Por qué te enfermas tan seguido? Deberías cuidar más tu salud. (Why do you get sick so often? You should take better care of your health.)

Cuando nos enfermamos, es importante descansar y tomar muchos líquidos. (When we get sick, it’s important to rest and drink plenty of fluids.)

Los niños se enferman con más frecuencia que los adultos. (Children get sick more often than adults.)

En el trabajo, si alguien se enferma, debe quedarse en casa para no contagiar a los demás. (At work, if someone gets sick, they should stay home to avoid infecting others.)

Cada vez que os enfermáis, vuestra madre se preocupa mucho. (Every time you get sick, your mother worries a lot.)

Los atletas se enferman menos que las personas sedentarias. (Athletes get sick less often than sedentary people.)

Cuando viajo, trato de descansar bien para no enfermarme. (When I travel, I try to rest well to avoid getting sick.)

Si te enfermas durante las vacaciones, es una lástima perder tiempo en el hotel. (If you get sick during your vacation, it’s a shame to waste time in the hotel.)

Los doctores se enferman menos que otros profesionales. (Doctors get sick less often than other professionals.)

Cuando nos enfermamos, perdemos el apetito y no tenemos ganas de comer. (When we get sick, we lose our appetite and don’t feel like eating.)

Si se enferman tus compañeros de clase, es más fácil que tú también te enfermes. (If your classmates get sick, it’s easier for you to get sick too.)

Aunque os enfermáis a menudo, sois jóvenes y os recuperáis rápido. (Even though you get sick often, you’re young and recover quickly.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Enfermarse (to get sick) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.