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achucuyarse

to get disheartened; to become sad

Usage

A regional colloquialism from Central America meaning to become dejected, withered, or excessively sad — describing someone who looks physically and emotionally drained, as if wilted. Western Colombia uses the related achucutarse instead.

Examples
  • Se achucuyó después de tantas malas noticias.He became dejected/withered after so much bad news.
  • La planta se achucuyó por falta de agua.The plant withered from lack of water.
  • No te achucuyés, ya vendrán tiempos mejores.Don't get down, better times will come.
Common mistake

It's a Central American regionalism — deprimirse or desanimarse are the words to use for a general Spanish-speaking audience.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

achucúyate
nosotrosachucuyémonos
vosotrosachucuyaos

Other

Gerund (gerundio)

achucuyándose

Past participle (participio)

achucuyado

Infinitive (infinitivo)

achucuyarse

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Frequently asked questions

What does "achucuyarse" mean?

"achucuyarse" means "to get disheartened; to become sad".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "achucuyarse"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "achucuyarse" is: tú achucúyate, nosotros achucuyémonos, vosotros achucuyaos.