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In Spanish, reflexive verbs are used when people do things to ___________.
In Spanish, reflexive verbs are used when people do things to ___________.
themselves
When conjugating reflexive verbs, ignore the se that is attached to the infinitive such as cepillar______ los dientes.
When conjugating reflexive verbs, ignore the se that is attached to the infinitive such as cepillar______ los dientes.
se
In the sentence 'Me lavo las manos,' the action is 'lavo,' and the person receiving the action is 'me,' indicating that I am washing ______.
In the sentence 'Me lavo las manos,' the action is 'lavo,' and the person receiving the action is 'me,' indicating that I am washing ______.
myself
When conjugating a reflexive verb like cepillarse, you must first decide what ________ it is and choose the correct reflexive pronoun.
When conjugating a reflexive verb like cepillarse, you must first decide what ________ it is and choose the correct reflexive pronoun.
If Keith is using a towel after showering, he is most likely _______ el cuerpo with the towel.
If Keith is using a towel after showering, he is most likely _______ el cuerpo with the towel.
In the example sentence, Yo __ ___ (cepillarse) los dientes antes de ir a dormir, the correct answer is: Yo me ______ los dientes.
In the example sentence, Yo __ ___ (cepillarse) los dientes antes de ir a dormir, the correct answer is: Yo me ______ los dientes.
Reflexive pronouns are placed ___________ the conjugated verb form in a sentence.
Reflexive pronouns are placed ___________ the conjugated verb form in a sentence.
Before eating, Keith and I _______ las manos, which means we wash our hands.
Before eating, Keith and I _______ las manos, which means we wash our hands.
The reflexive verb lavarse means to wash ___________ .
The reflexive verb lavarse means to wash ___________ .
If Jill uses shampoo, she _______ el cabello, which means she is washing her hair.
If Jill uses shampoo, she _______ el cabello, which means she is washing her hair.
If you are very tired, it is important to _______ to help reduce fatigue.
If you are very tired, it is important to _______ to help reduce fatigue.
When using reflexive verbs to describe parts of the body always use ___________ articles, not possessive adjectives.
When using reflexive verbs to describe parts of the body always use ___________ articles, not possessive adjectives.
The phrase 'I wash my hands' translates to 'Me lavo ______ manos'.
The phrase 'I wash my hands' translates to 'Me lavo ______ manos'.
Before going to bed, 'ustedes' usually _______ los zapatos, which means they take off their shoes.
Before going to bed, 'ustedes' usually _______ los zapatos, which means they take off their shoes.
Before playing football, 'yo' _______, which means 'I train'.
Before playing football, 'yo' _______, which means 'I train'.
To get ready for a romantic dinner, 'yo' _______ which means 'I prepare'.
To get ready for a romantic dinner, 'yo' _______ which means 'I prepare'.
Reflexive verbs like despertarse and acostarse often involve a change in the ______ within the verb stem depending on the conjugation.
Reflexive verbs like despertarse and acostarse often involve a change in the ______ within the verb stem depending on the conjugation.
To stay healthy, one must mantenerse ______, implying consistent efforts toward physical and mental wellbeing.
To stay healthy, one must mantenerse ______, implying consistent efforts toward physical and mental wellbeing.
The irregular 'yo' form in verbs like tener affects the stem change in reflexive verbs such as ______, altering its conjugation in the present tense.
The irregular 'yo' form in verbs like tener affects the stem change in reflexive verbs such as ______, altering its conjugation in the present tense.
Reflexive actions such as dressing and undressing, vestirse and ______, define personal rituals of preparing for or ending the day.
Reflexive actions such as dressing and undressing, vestirse and ______, define personal rituals of preparing for or ending the day.
Unlike tener, the verb ______ indicates enjoyment, shifting the focus from possession to the experience of having fun.
Unlike tener, the verb ______ indicates enjoyment, shifting the focus from possession to the experience of having fun.
The phrase ponerse la ropa denotes the action of ______ clothes, using ponerse to illustrate an item being placed on oneself.
The phrase ponerse la ropa denotes the action of ______ clothes, using ponerse to illustrate an item being placed on oneself.
When constructing sentences, choosing between verbs like ponerse and divertirse requires awareness of context; for example, Yo me pongo la ropa contrasts with Yo me ______ en la fiesta`.
When constructing sentences, choosing between verbs like ponerse and divertirse requires awareness of context; for example, Yo me pongo la ropa contrasts with Yo me ______ en la fiesta`.
To properly conjugate reflexive verbs with stem changes, one must account for the person doing the action, as in 'Nosotros nos ______ temprano,' where the stem change may or may not apply.
To properly conjugate reflexive verbs with stem changes, one must account for the person doing the action, as in 'Nosotros nos ______ temprano,' where the stem change may or may not apply.
Flashcards
Reflexive Verbs
Reflexive Verbs
Verbs used when the subject performs an action on itself.
Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Special pronouns that indicate the action is performed on oneself.
Conjugation Steps
Conjugation Steps
- Ignore reflexive 'se'. 2. Conjugate the verb normally.
-ar Verb Endings
-ar Verb Endings
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-er/-ir Verb Endings
-er/-ir Verb Endings
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Definite Articles
Definite Articles
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CEPILLARSE Example
CEPILLARSE Example
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No Possessive Adjectives
No Possessive Adjectives
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Pronombres Reflexivos
Pronombres Reflexivos
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Lavarse
Lavarse
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Bañarse
Bañarse
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Secarse
Secarse
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Despertarse
Despertarse
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Entrenarse
Entrenarse
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Acostarse
Acostarse
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Vestirse
Vestirse
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Divertirse
Divertirse
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Mantenerse saludable
Mantenerse saludable
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Ponerle la ropa
Ponerle la ropa
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Desvestirse
Desvestirse
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Mantenerse en forma
Mantenerse en forma
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Study Notes
Reflexive Verbs in Spanish
- Reflexive verbs are used when the subject performs an action on themselves.
- The reflexive pronouns are placed before the conjugated verb.
- Infinitive verbs end in -ar, -er, or -ir.
- Conjugate the verb by dropping the -ar, -er, or -ir ending and adding the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun (e.g., yo, tú, él, ella, nosotros, vosotros, ellos, ellas).
- Use the correct reflexive pronoun (e.g., me, te, se, nos, os, se) before the conjugated verb.
- Reflexive verbs are conjugated just like regular verbs (except with the addition of the reflexive pronoun).
- Use definite articles after reflexive verbs (e.g., la camisa).
- There is no possessive adjective in sentence construction. The reflexive pronoun (e.g., me) sufficiently indicates ownership.
Reflexive Pronouns
- Me (myself)
- Te (yourself)
- Se (himself/herself/itself/themselves)
- Nos (ourselves)
- Os (yourselves)
- Se (themselves)
Examples of Reflexive Verbs and Conjugations
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Lavarse (to wash oneself): Yo me lavo las manos. (I wash my hands)
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Cepillarse (to brush oneself): Tú te cepillas los dientes. (You brush your teeth)
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I want you to brush your teeth.*
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Levantar(se) (to get up) : Ellos se levantan temprano. (They get up early) (Reflexive pronoun required)
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Prepararse (to prepare): Ella se prepara para la fiesta (She prepares for the party) (Reflexive pronoun required)
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Vestirse (to get dressed): Yo me visto rápido: (I get dressed quickly)
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Necesito vestirte para la fiesta* (I need you to get dressed for the party) (Reflexive pronoun required)
Additional Notes
- Some reflexive verbs change their stem (e.g., despertarse [e>ie]).
- Note the use of pronouns and verbs (e.g., ponerse, vestirse, divertirse.)
- Quitar (to remove) also has a reflexive form. Yo me quito los zapatos.(I take off my shoes).
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Learn about reflexive verbs in Spanish. These verbs indicate that the subject is performing the action on themselves. Grasp the concept of reflexive pronouns and how they are used with verbs.
