A1 Spanish grammar

Spanish Reflexive Pronouns: Me, Te, Se, Nos, and Os

Spanish reflexive pronouns show that the subject performs an action on themselves. Match me, te, se, nos, or os to the subject and place it before a conjugated verb.

Match Spanish reflexive pronouns to the subject

The pronoun must identify the same person as the verb subject.

Me llamo Ana.
My name is Ana.Me matches the implied subject yo.

Quick check

Choose the pronoun for yo.

Place the pronoun before a conjugated verb

Say Me levanto and Ella se llama in a basic present-tense sentence.

Nos preparamos.
We get ourselves ready.Nos matches nosotros.

Recognise reflexive meaning

A reflexive construction means the subject acts on themselves or describes a personal-state action.

Ellos se lavan.
They wash themselves.Se matches ellos.

Common mistakes

Yo se llamo Pablo.

Yo me llamo Pablo.

Yo requires me.

Levanto me temprano.

Me levanto temprano.

Before a conjugated verb, place me first.

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Reflexive pronouns FAQ

What is a reflexive pronoun?

It shows that the action returns to the subject.

Which pronoun goes with usted?

Usted uses se.

Where does the pronoun go?

Place it before a conjugated verb in the beginner pattern.

Does every verb ending in se stay reflexive?

The infinitive marks a reflexive use, but some verbs also have non-reflexive meanings.

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