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aborregarse

to be brainwashed, to turn into a sheep (figuratively speaking)

Usage

A critical, colloquial verb meaning to become like a flock of sheep — to lose independent judgment and follow the crowd unthinkingly (from borrego, sheep). Used pejoratively about herd mentality, especially in political or social commentary.

Examples
  • La sociedad se aborrega frente a las modas pasajeras.Society falls into herd mentality over passing trends.
  • No te aborregues, piensa por ti mismo.Don't be a sheep, think for yourself.
  • Critica cómo el público se aborrega con la publicidad.He criticizes how the public is herded along by advertising.
Common mistake

This word is always negative/critical — never use it to describe simple agreement or consensus; it specifically implies a mindless, uncritical following of the crowd.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

aborrégate
nosotrosaborreguémonos
vosotrosaborregaos

Other

Gerund (gerundio)

aborregándose

Past participle (participio)

aborregado

Infinitive (infinitivo)

aborregarse

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Frequently asked questions

What does "aborregarse" mean?

"aborregarse" means "to be brainwashed, to turn into a sheep (figuratively speaking)".

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

The imperative (imperativo) of "aborregarse" is: tú aborrégate, nosotros aborreguémonos, vosotros aborregaos.