Reflexive verbs are super important when we talk about our daily routines in Spanish. These verbs show actions people do to themselves. That's why they're perfect for talking about your habits and schedules!

What Are Reflexive Verbs?

In Spanish, reflexive verbs use special pronouns that point back to the person doing the action. Here are the pronouns you need to know:

• me (myself)
• te (yourself - for one person, informal)
• se (himself, herself, itself, yourself - formal)
• nos (ourselves)
• os (yourselves - for a group of people, informal)
• se (themselves, yourselves - formal for a group)

Common Reflexive Verbs for Daily Routines

Here are some common reflexive verbs that describe everyday activities:

1. Levantarse (to get up)
   • Example: Me levanto a las siete. (I get up at seven.)
2. Ducharse (to shower)
   • Example: Ella se ducha por la mañana. (She showers in the morning.)
3. Vestirse (to get dressed)
   • Example: Nos vestimos rápidamente. (We get dressed quickly.)
4. Desayunar (to have breakfast)
   • Example: Ustedes desayunan a las ocho. (You all have breakfast at eight.)
5. Estudiar (to study)
   • Example: Tú te estudias en la biblioteca. (You study in the library.)
6. Acostarse (to go to bed)
   • Example: Me acuesto a las diez. (I go to bed at ten.)

Vocabulary Themes

Using words from specific themes can make your sentences more colorful. Here are some words about daily activities, family, school, food, and hobbies.

Family and Relationships

• madre (mother), padre (father), hermano (brother), hermana (sister)
  • Example: Mi hermana se despierta temprano. (My sister wakes up early.)

School-Related Vocabulary

• colegio (school), libro (book), lápiz (pencil)
  • Example: Nosotros nos preparamos para el colegio. (We prepare for school.)

Food and Drink

• manzana (apple), agua (water), pan (bread)
  • Example: Después de desayunar, yo me como una manzana. (After breakfast, I eat an apple.)

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• deportes (sports), música (music), videojuegos (video games)
  • Example: Ellos se divierten jugando videojuegos. (They have fun playing video games.)

Putting It All Together

Mixing reflexive verbs with words from these themes will help you make complete sentences. Just remember to change the pronoun based on who you're talking about:

• Yo me levanto. (I get up.)
• Tú te duchas. (You shower.)
• Ellos se visten. (They get dressed.)

Practicing these sentences will help you talk about your daily routines in Spanish more easily!