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Explore the concept of reflexive verbs in Spanish, where the subject performs an action on themselves. We discuss the definition of reflexive verbs, how to conjugate them in three simple steps, and provide practical examples. Learn how to use reflexive pronouns properly, whether before conjugated verbs or attached to infinitives. We include sentences illustrating reflexive verb usage in both European and Latin American Spanish. This guide is essential for mastering reflexive verbs and using them correctly in everyday conversation.
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Definition/Meaning Reflexive verbs - the person doing the verb is also the object of the verb; in other words, the person is performing the action on himself/herself • I bathe myself. • He dries himself. • We put ourselves to bed.
How to conjugate Three easy steps: 1. Move the reflexive pronoun to before the infinitive. bañarse → se bañar 2. Conjugate the verb like normal. se bañar → se baño (yo) 3. Modify the pronoun to match the verb. se baño → me baño
Me baño. I take a bath.
¡Pronombres Reflexivos! *en España **en Latinoamérica
Ejemplos No me puedo dormir en un hotel extraño. (dormirse) ¡Te viste rápidamente! (vestirse) Le gusta bañarse por la mañana. Nos levantamos a las 8:00 para ir al museo. (levantarse) Se cepillan los* dientes dos veces por día. (cepillarse) NOTA: the pronoun can attach to the infinitive or go before the conjugated verb *you don’t say “brush their teeth” but you use the reflexive verb with the definite article You can make any verb reflexive; it just changes the meaning. I fix some coffee. - I fix some coffee for myself. Preparo un café. - Me preparo un café.