inscribirse
/inskɾibiɾse/from spelling rules
To enroll in Spanish is inscribirse.
The phrase is used when making someone a member of a group or enlisting someone in an organization or institution.
Meaning: to enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of (verb)
Which one should you use?
While inscribirse is the standard way to describe the act of enrolling, you may also use matricularse specifically when referring to enrolling in an educational institution. For a more casual way to say sign up or enroll, you can use apuntarse.
How does it change in a sentence?
Inscribirse is a reflexive verb, which means it is used when you are enrolling yourself. If you are enrolling someone else, use the non-reflexive form inscribir. For example, the third-person singular past tense of the reflexive form is se inscribió, meaning he or she enrolled.
How do you pronounce it?
/inskɾibiɾse/
Did you know?
- The word matrícula used in matricularse refers to both the enrollment process and the physical license plate of a car.
- While inscribirse is common for courses, the phrase dar el alta is used in Spain when enrolling in a service like electricity or water.
- The verb apuntarse comes from the word punto, meaning 'point', and literally carries the sense of 'making a mark' or 'pointing yourself' onto a list.
Examples in context
- Quiero matricularme en el curso de españolI want to enroll in the Spanish course
- Ella se va a inscribir en la conferenciaShe is going to enroll in the conference
- Voy a apuntarme a la clase de cocinaI'm going to enroll in the cooking class
- Me quiero matricular en la universidadI want to enroll in the university
- Estoy pensando en inscribirme en la escuela de idiomasI'm thinking about enrolling in the language school
- Me voy a apuntar al taller de pinturaI'm going to enroll in the painting workshop
- Quisiera inscribirme en la clase de yogaI'd like to enroll in the yoga class
- Voy a apuntarme al programa de intercambio culturalI'm going to enroll in the cultural exchange program
- Inscríbete en el seminario de marketingEnroll in the marketing seminar
- Me voy a inscribir en el curso de español.I am going to enroll in the Spanish course.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a new gym.
- AlejandroElena, ¿quieres inscribirse en este gimnasio conmigo?Elena, do you want to enroll in this gym with me?
- ElenaSí, me parece una idea excelente.Yes, I think it is an excellent idea.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos a inscribirse ahora mismo.Perfect, let's enroll right now.
- ElenaEstá bien, Alejandro. ¡Vamos!All right, Alejandro. Let's go!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry inscribirse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
