verbos reflexivos en presente de indicativo grammar in Spanish

Language: Spanish
Level: A2
Unit: Verbos en presente
Practice types: 0

What this grammar point covers

Reflexive verbs in Spanish are verbs where the subject does the action to itself. They use special pronouns like 'me', 'te', 'se', etc., and are common in daily routines.

When to use it

Use reflexive verbs in Spanish when someone does an action to themselves, like getting up, washing, or dressing. They are often used for daily activities and routines.

Key forms

me + verbo (yo): me levanto
te + verbo (tú): te duchas
se + verbo (él/ella/usted): se viste
nos + verbo (nosotros/as): nos peinamos
os + verbo (vosotros/as): os acostáis
se + verbo (ellos/ellas/ustedes): se lavan

Examples

Yo me despierto a las siete.

English: I wake up at seven.

Tú te cepillas los dientes.

English: You brush your teeth.

Él se ducha por la mañana.

English: He showers in the morning.

Nosotros nos vestimos rápido.

English: We get dressed quickly.

Ellos se acuestan tarde.

English: They go to bed late.

Tips

Always use the correct reflexive pronoun with the verb (me, te, se, nos, os, se).
The pronoun comes before the verb in present tense.
Some verbs change meaning when used reflexively.