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• Reflexive verbs are used to describe actions you do to yourself.

• Reflexive verbs are formed in the same way as regular verbs but also with a reflexive pronoun such as me, te, se.

• In the present tense the reflexive pronoun comes before the regular verb.

Reflexive verbs are often used to describe actions that we do to ourselves. They are particularly useful when talking about daily routine.

For example:

acostarse - to go to bed

ducharse - to have a shower

despertarse - to wake up

vestirse - to get dressed

Reflexive verbs are also used for talking about relationships with other people.

For example:

casarse - to get married

llevarse bien - to get on well

divorciarse - to get divorced

pelearse - to argue

Reflexive verbs are formed in the same way as regular ar / er / ir verbs but include a reflexive pronoun (for example me, te, se).

The reflexive pronoun is attached to the end of the infinitive. For example:

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In the present tense, the pronoun comes before the verb and changes according to the person.

For example:

Me baño. - I have a bath.

Nos bañamos. - We have a bath.

Find out more about reflexive pronouns in this guide.

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