Spanish Reflexive Pronouns


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Pronombres reflexivos

Reflexive pronouns reiterate the subject, which may seem redundant, but in fact serves an important purpose: it indicates that the subject of the verb is performing that action on itself. In contrast, direct and indirect object pronouns indicate that the subject is performing the action on someone or something else.

Por ejemplo…

Me levanto a las ocho.		I get [myself] up at 8am.
Nos conocemos.		We know each other.

Characteristics of reflexive pronouns

Are required with pronominal verbs
Are only used with pronominal verbs
Must agree with the subject
Are usually placed directly in front of the verb (learn more)

me	me, myself	nos	us, ourselves
ti	you, yourself	os	you, yourself, yourselves
se	him(self), her(self), it(self) yourself	se	them, themselves yourselves

Word order

Like object pronouns, reflexive pronouns usually* directly precede the verb.

Por ejemplo…

Me baño.		I’m taking a bath.
¿Te maquillas?		Are you putting on make-up?
Nos vemos.		We see each other.

Agreement

Reflexive pronouns always have to agree with their subjects, with every tense, mood, and verb form.

Por ejemplo…

Future	Me bañaré.		I will take a batch.
Infinitive	Vamos a vernos.		We’re going to see each other.

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Direct, Indirect, and Reflexive Pronouns (Worksheet, 10th – higher ed)
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Reflexive Pronouns