Yo me despierto a las siete.
English: I wake up at seven.
- 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
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.
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some reflexive verbs are irregular, like 'despertarse' (me despierto), 'vestirse' (me visto), or 'acostarse' (me acuesto).