The Present Tense of Quemarse is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Me quemo con el sol. (I burn in the sun.)

Quemarse is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Quemarse (to burn oneself) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Quemarse generally means to burn or get burned, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To burn (something): for example, Yo quemo la basura en el patio trasero. (I burn the trash in the backyard.)

To get burned: for example, Me quemo la mano con la sartén caliente. (I burn my hand on the hot pan.)

To overheat or burn out (electrical): for example, La computadora se quema si no la apago. (The computer will overheat if I don’t turn it off.)

To get a sunburn: for example, Me quemo en la playa si no uso protector solar. (I’ll get sunburned at the beach if I don’t use sunscreen.)

To burn calories (figurative): for example, Quemo muchas calorías cuando hago ejercicio. (I burn a lot of calories when I exercise.)

To get burned financially (slang): for example, Me quemo con esa inversión estúpida. (I got burned on that stupid investment.)

To get very upset or angry (colloquial): for example, ¡Me quemo cuando me mienten! (I get really pissed off when they lie to me!)

Examples

Examples of Quemarse in the Present Tense

Cuando cocino, siempre me quemo con el aceite caliente. (When I cook, I always burn myself with the hot oil.)

¡Cuidado! La plancha se quema muy rápido. (Be careful! The iron gets hot very quickly.)

En verano, te quemas fácilmente si no usas protector solar. (In the summer, you get sunburned easily if you don’t use sunscreen.)

Después de trabajar todo el día, nos quemamos de cansancio. (After working all day, we’re exhausted.)

Cuando hacen ejercicio fuerte, se queman muchas calorías. (When doing intense exercise, you burn a lot of calories.)

¡Apúrate! La comida se quema si la dejas mucho tiempo en la estufa. (Hurry up! The food will burn if you leave it on the stove too long.)

Con este sol fuerte, os quemáis si no usan sombreros. (In this strong sun, you’ll get sunburned if you don’t wear hats.)

Cuando discuten temas polémicos, se queman las redes sociales. (When controversial topics are discussed, social media blows up.)

Después de correr una maratón, te quemas de cansancio. (After running a marathon, you’re completely exhausted.)

Si no tienen cuidado, se queman con la parrilla caliente. (If you’re not careful, you’ll burn yourself on the hot grill.)

Cuando hacen mucho ejercicio, nos quemamos de sed. (When we exercise a lot, we get really thirsty.)

¡Ojo! La sopa se quema si la dejas mucho tiempo al fuego. (Watch out! The soup will burn if you leave it on the heat too long.)

Con este calor sofocante, os quemáis si no beben suficiente agua. (In this sweltering heat, you’ll get dehydrated if you don’t drink enough water.)

Cuando discuten temas candentes, se queman los ánimos rápidamente. (When discussing heated topics, tempers flare quickly.)

Después de una larga caminata, me quemo de cansancio. (After a long hike, I’m completely exhausted.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Quemarse (to burn oneself) 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.