Transcript Used to describe a person doing something that involves himself or

Used to describe a person doing something that involves
himself or herself
These verbs use reflexive pronouns that refer to the
person doing the action
Reflexive pronouns: me, te, se, nos, and os
Often use reflexive verbs to refer to emotions, feelings,
and reactions
To use a reflexive verb, put the reflexive pronoun before the
conjugated verb.
EX. Cuando se levanto Marcos?
You can also use them in the infinitive. Put the reflexive pronouns
either:
before the conjugated verb
EX. No te debes preocupar.
or attach it to the end of the infinitive
EX. No debes procuparte.
The pronoun se can be used in order to
avoid specifying the person who is doing
the action.
EX. Se alquila apartamento.
This only indicates someone
renting an apartment but not
specifically saying who.
When using se the verb is always in third person.
If the noun following the verb is singular, verb
is in the el/ella form
EX. Aqui se habla espanol.
If the noun is plural, use the ellos/ellas form.
EX. Aqui se reparan carros.
These se constructions can be used in any tense.
Animarse
Dedicarse a
Desanimarse
Entusiasmarse
Oponerse a
Ponerse nervioso(a)
Sentirse frustrado(a)
To become encouraged, get
interested
To apply oneself to something
To get discouraged
To get excited
To oppose
To get nervous
To feel frustrated
Apoyarse
To support each other
Ayudarse
To help each other
Conocerse bien/mal
To know each other well/not well
Contarse secretos/chismes
Tell secrets/gossip
Llevarse bien/mal
To get along well/badly
Odiarse
To hate each other
(No) Pelearse frecuentemente
To (not) fight often
Perdonarse
To forgive each other
Quejarse
To complain
Saludarse
To greet/say hello
Telefonearse
To phone each other