Reflexive Verbs: Vocab
ponerse la ropa
to put on clothing
La toalla
The towel
Primero
first
What is a reflexive verb & how can we tell if a verb is reflexive in Spanish?
A reflexive verb is when someone does an action to themselves. In Spanish, all reflexive verbs end in "se."
despertarse (yo)
Me despierto
maquillarse
to put makeup on (oneself)
La ducha
The shower
todos los días
everyday
What are the four steps to conjugating reflexive verbs?
1. Separate the "se"
2. Rearrange the "se" to the front
3. Conjugate the verb (present/past)
4. Change the "se" to the correct reflexive pronoun
acostarse (tú)
Te acuestas
despertarse
to wake up (oneself)
La pasta de dientes
The toothpaste
próximo
next
cepillarse (yo)
Me cepillo
vestirse (ella)
se viste
afeitarse
to shave (oneself)
El despertador
The alarm clock
antes de
ducharse (ellos)
se duchan
Nos dormimos
secarse
to dry off (oneself)
El jabón
The soap
después de
after
peinarse (Ana y yo)
Nos peinamos
despertarse (vosotros)
os despertáis