1. Reflexive Verbs

2. Certain verbs in Spanish require one extra step when they are used
Certain verbs in Spanish require one extra step when they are used. These verbs are called reflexive verbs. Reflexive verbs refer to actions that people do to themselves. This construction does not really exist in English.

3. The following examples demonstrate the idea behind reflexive verbs.
I got myself up at six-thirty.
She got herself dressed.
Many reflexive verbs have to do with personal hygiene and daily routines  things that you do to yourself.

4. bañarse

5. ducharse

6. vestirse (ei)

7. mirarse

8. afeitarse

9. lavarse las manos

10. cepillarse los dientes

11. acostarse (oue)

12. dormirse (oue)

13. despertarse (eie)

14. levantarse

15. Hint
Because so many reflexive verbs are also stem-changing verbs, you may want to review the stem-changer PowerPoint before continuing.

16. How to use reflexive verbs
Reflexive verbs follow the normal rules for conjugation; that is, the –ar, –er, or –ir is removed, and the appropriate ending is added.
In addition, the –se is removed, and the appropriate reflexive pronoun is placed before the verb.

17. Reflexive Pronouns me nos te X se
Notice that these are similar to, but not the same as, direct and indirect object pronouns.

18. 3 Easy Steps to Carefree Use of Reflexive Verbs
Step 1: Move the –se to in front of the verb.
Step 2: Conjugate the verb.
Step 3: Replace “se” with the appropriate reflexive pronoun.
- The reflexive pronoun always agrees with the subject.

19. Step 1: Move the –se to in front of the verb. Yo __________. (bañar )
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Step 1: Move the –se to in front of the verb. Yo __________. (bañar ) se

20. Step 2: Conjugate the verb. Yo __________. ( )
Step 1: Move the –se to in front of the verb.
Step 2: Conjugate the verb. Yo __________. ( ) se
bañ ar o

21. Step 3: Replace “se” with the appropriate reflexive pronoun.
Step 1: Move the –se to in front of the verb.
Step 2: Conjugate the verb.
Step 3: Replace “se” with the appropriate reflexive pronoun.
Yo __________. me se
baño

22. Tú __________ a las seis. (levantarse) te levantas
Now you try!
Tú __________ a las seis. (levantarse)
te levantas
Notice that the reflexive pronoun and the verb agree with the subject.

23. Rodrigo ___________ de noche. (bañarse)
se baña
Rodrigo ___________ de noche. (bañarse)

24. Elena y María ____________ las manos. (lavarse)
se lavan
Elena y María ____________ las manos. (lavarse)