Hola, Conjugation Champions!
Today’s verb might make you chuckle a bit, but it’s a useful one to know! Our featured word is estreñir, which means “to constipate“. It’s a verb that you might not use every day, but it sure is memorable! Let’s explore its conjugation, uses, and get some laughs along the way.
Definition and Meaning
Estreñir: To constipate, to cause difficulty in passing stools.
Example: Comer mucho queso puede estreñir a algunas personas. (Eating a lot of cheese can constipate some people.)
Present Tense Conjugation
Usage Tips
- Diet and Digestion: Use “estreñir” when talking about foods or habits that might cause constipation.
- Health Contexts: Perfect for medical discussions or when talking about digestive health.
- Pronunciation: Stress the second syllable: es-tre-ÑIR.
Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: Algunos medicamentos pueden estreñir a los pacientes. (Some medications can constipate patients.)
- Preterite Tense: El viaje me estreñió debido a la falta de agua. (The trip constipated me due to lack of water.)
- Imperfect Tense: Siempre me estreñía cuando comía demasiadas bananas. (I always got constipated when I ate too many bananas.)
Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “estreñir”:
- Too much chocolate can constipate you.
- He avoided foods that might constipate him.
- They were constipated after the long flight.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Keep learning, keep laughing, and keep refining those Spanish skills! Even the funny verbs are essential on your journey to fluency. ¡Hasta mañana!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s verb and enjoy your day!
Saludos,
Daniela from the DOMA Games team
Answers to Quiz
- Demasiado chocolate puede estreñirte.
- Él evitaba los alimentos que podían estreñirlo.
- Ellos estaban estreñidos después del largo vuelo.