Learn how to use reflexive verbs and reflexive pronouns in Spanish, focusing on common verbs like 'lavarse' and 'levantarse.' Understand the conjugation of reflexive pronouns according to different subjects and discover practical examples for everyday use. This lesson highlights the role of reflexive pronouns in expressing actions performed and received by the subject, an essential concept for beginner Spanish learners (A1 level).
- The personal pronoun is omitted when we use reflexive pronouns.
- The reflexive pronoun in Spanish is conjugated.
- If the verb is reflexive, we add the ending -se to the infinitive.
| Verbo lavarse (Verb to wash oneself) | Verbo levantarse (Verb to get up) | |
|---|---|---|
| Yo | Me lavo (I wash myself) | Me levanto (I get up) |
| Tú | Te lavas (You wash yourself) | Te levantas (You get up) |
| Él/Ella/Usted | Se lava (He/She/You washes) | Se levanta (He gets up) |
| Nosotros/Nosotras | Nos lavamos (We wash ourselves) | Nos levantamos (We get up) |
| Vosotros/Vosotras | Os laváis (You wash yourselves) | Os levantáis (You get up) |
| Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | Se lavan (They wash themselves) | Se levantan (They get up) |
Exceptions!
- The pronoun "se" is the same for the third person singular and plural.
Exercise 1: Verbos y pronombres reflexivos
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
nos levantamos, os laváis, nos duchamos, te vistes, me peino, se acuestan, te levantas, me lavo
1.
Yo ... las manos.
(I wash my hands.)
2.
Vosotros ... la cara.
(You wash your face.)
3.
Ellos ... a las diez de la noche.
(They go to bed at ten o'clock at night.)
4.
Nosotros ... pronto.
(We get up early.)
5.
Yo ... el pelo todas las mañanas.
(I comb my hair every morning.)
6.
Tú ... a las seis.
(You get up at six.)
7.
Nosotros ... después de hacer ejercicio.
(We shower after exercising.)
8.
Tú ... con ropa cómoda.
(You dress yourself in comfortable clothes.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Yo ___ a las siete de la mañana todos los días.
(I ___ at seven in the morning every day.)2. Ella ___ antes de desayunar.
(She ___ before having breakfast.)3. Nosotros ___ las manos antes de cenar.
(We ___ our hands before dinner.)4. Tú ___ el pelo todos los días.
(You ___ your hair every day.)5. Ellos ___ temprano para dormir bien.
(They ___ early to sleep well.)6. Yo siempre ___ rápido para llegar a tiempo al trabajo.
(I always ___ quickly to arrive on time at work.)