Reflexive verbs in Spanish are really important because they show actions that someone does to themselves. Let’s break down the rules for using these verbs in a simple way.

Key Grammar Points

1. Changing Regular Verbs
   Regular verbs change in a set way:

   • -ar verbs: hablar → me hablo (I talk to myself)
   • -er verbs: comer → me como (I eat)
   • -ir verbs: vivir → me vivo (I live for myself)

2. Changing Irregular Verbs
   Irregular verbs work a little differently. They use special words called reflexive pronouns:

   • ser: Soy (I am)
   • estar: Estoy (I am)
   • tener: Tengo (I have)
   • ir: Voy (I go)

3. Using Reflexive Verbs
   Here are some reflexive pronouns:

   • me (myself)
   • te (yourself)
   • se (himself/herself)
   • nos (ourselves)
   • os (yourselves)

   For example:

   • Me despierto (I wake myself up)
   • Te vistes (You get dressed)

4. Making the Past Tense

   • For regular -ar verbs, say: Hablé (I talked)
   • For irregular verbs, say: Fui (I was)

5. Matching Gender and Number
   Make sure adjectives match the subject:

   • Ella es amable (She is kind)
   • Ellos son amables (They are kind)

6. Direct and Indirect Pronouns

   • Direct: Lo veo (I see him)
   • Indirect: Le doy el libro (I give him the book)

7. Making Negative Sentences and Questions

   • No me veo. (I don’t see myself.)
   • ¿Te despiertas temprano? (Do you wake up early?)

8. Using Future Tense

   • Voy a ducharme (I am going to shower)

9. Comparison Phrases

   • Más rápido que (faster than)
   • Tan alto como (as tall as)

10. Intro to the Subjunctive Mood

• Quiero que te despiertes temprano. (I want you to wake up early.)

Keep practicing these rules to get better at using reflexive verbs!