Reflexive verbs are an important part of Spanish grammar.

They show when someone does something to themselves.

These verbs usually end with special words called reflexive pronouns.

These pronouns include: me, te, se, nos, os, and se.

They match the subject of the sentence.

Here are some key points to understand reflexive verbs better:

Key Concepts

1. Formation:

   • Reflexive verbs are created by adding a reflexive pronoun to a verb.
   • For example, lavarse means "to wash oneself."
   • In a sentence, you can say: Yo me lavo, which means "I wash myself."

2. Conjugation:

   • You change reflexive verbs in the same way you change regular verbs.
   • Just remember to put the reflexive pronoun before the verb.
   • For example, in the present tense:
     • tú te preparas means "you prepare yourself."
     • él se despierta means "he wakes up."

3. Common Reflexive Verbs:

   • despertarse (to wake up)
   • vestirse (to get dressed)
   • bañarse (to bathe oneself)
   • acostarse (to go to bed)

4. Contextual Use:

   • Reflexive verbs show that the action is done back to the subject or that they are doing something to themselves.
   • For example, Ellos se ven means "They see each other."

Summary

Understanding and using reflexive verbs correctly will help you become better at Spanish.

Try to practice how to change these verbs and use them in sentences to improve your skills!