The simple present tense of comunicarse is used to describe actions or states that are happening now or that occur regularly. For example, Me comunico con mis amigos por WhatsApp. (I communicate with my friends via WhatsApp.)

Comunicarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the simple present follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Comunicarse (to communicate) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Comunicarse generally means to communicate or interact with others, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To communicate or interact: for example, Me comunico con mis amigos por WhatsApp (I communicate with my friends via WhatsApp).

To connect or join: for example, Esta carretera se comunica con la autopista (This road connects to the highway).

To spread or transmit: for example, El virus se comunica rápidamente (The virus spreads quickly).

To share or disclose: for example, Me comunico mis preocupaciones con mi terapeuta (I share my concerns with my therapist).

To get in touch (colloquial): for example, ¿Te comunicas con tu ex todavía? (Are you still in touch with your ex?)

To make oneself understood (colloquial): for example, No me comunico bien en inglés (I don’t express myself well in English).

Examples

Examples of Comunicarse in the Present Tense

Cuando me comunico con mis amigos, usamos mucho el chat de voz. (When I communicate with my friends, we use voice chat a lot.)

¿Te comunicas con tus padres todos los días? (Do you communicate with your parents every day?)

Mi jefe se comunica con nosotros por correo electrónico y reuniones semanales. (My boss communicates with us via email and weekly meetings.)

Para mantenernos en contacto, nos comunicamos por videollamada. (To stay in touch, we communicate via video call.)

En la oficina, me comunico con mis colegas en español e inglés. (At the office, I communicate with my colleagues in Spanish and English.)

¿Cómo te comunicas con tu familia cuando viajas? (How do you communicate with your family when you travel?)

Los políticos se comunican con el público a través de discursos y entrevistas. (Politicians communicate with the public through speeches and interviews.)

Para practicar idiomas, me comunico con hablantes nativos en línea. (To practice languages, I communicate with native speakers online.)

En las redes sociales, te comunicas con tus seguidores publicando contenido interesante. (On social media, you communicate with your followers by posting interesting content.)

Durante una emergencia, es importante comunicarse de manera clara y concisa. (During an emergency, it’s important to communicate clearly and concisely.)

En las reuniones familiares, nos comunicamos en un ambiente relajado y divertido. (At family gatherings, we communicate in a relaxed and fun environment.)

Para mejorar las relaciones interpersonales, me comunico con empatía y respeto. (To improve interpersonal relationships, I communicate with empathy and respect.)

Cuando te comunicas con clientes, es crucial escuchar atentamente sus necesidades. (When you communicate with clients, it’s crucial to listen carefully to their needs.)

En el ámbito profesional, se comunica de manera formal y profesional. (In a professional setting, one communicates in a formal and professional manner.)

Para resolver conflictos, nos comunicamos de manera abierta y honesta. (To resolve conflicts, we communicate openly and honestly.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Comunicarse (to communicate) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American 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.