Introduction
In Spanish, reflexive verbs are used to indicate that the subject of the sentence performs an action on themselves. These verbs are essential for expressing daily routines and personal care actions.
Common Reflexive Verbs
List of Common Reflexive Verbs
| Spanish Verb | English Translation |
|---|
| bañarse | to bathe oneself |
| levantarse | to get up |
| cepillarse | to brush (oneself) |
| vestirse | to dress oneself |
| afeitarse | to shave oneself |
| despertarse | to wake up |
| lavarse | to wash oneself |
| maquillarse | to put on makeup |
| peinarse | to comb one's hair |
| acostarse | to go to bed |
Examples
1. Bañarse (to bathe oneself)
- Yo me baño todos los días.
- I bathe myself every day.
2. Levantarse (to get up)
- Ella se levanta temprano.
Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive verbs are accompanied by reflexive pronouns that agree with the subject of the sentence.
Reflexive Pronouns
| Subject Pronoun | Reflexive Pronoun |
|---|
| yo | me |
| tú | te |
| él/ella/usted | se |
| nosotros/as | nos |
| vosotros/as | os |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | se |
Conjugation Examples
Bañarse (to bathe oneself)
| Subject | Conjugation |
|---|
| Yo | me baño |
| Tú | te bañas |
| Él/Ella/Usted | se baña |
| Nosotros/as | nos bañamos |
| Vosotros/as | os bañáis |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | se bañan |
Levantarse (to get up)
| Subject | Conjugation |
|---|
| Yo | me levanto |
| Tú | te levantas |
| Él/Ella/Usted | se levanta |
| Nosotros/as | nos levantamos |
| Vosotros/as | os levantáis |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | se levantan |
Conclusion
Reflexive verbs are a crucial part of expressing personal actions and routines in Spanish. By using the correct reflexive pronouns and verb forms, you can clearly convey that the action is being performed by the subject on themselves.
