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In Spanish a reflexive verb is identified by the pronoun "-se" attached to the infinitive, i.e. afeitarse, ducharse. |
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A reflexive verb is a verb in which the action reflects back on the subject. | |||||||||||
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The verbs use the reflexive pronouns to show that the person is doing the action her/himself. Reflexive verbs are used when the same person performs and receives the action of the verb. | |||||||||||
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Reflexive verbs often describes daily routine or personal care. | |||||||||||
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In the reflexive construction, the reflexive pronoun and the subject of the verb refer to the same person. | |||||||||||
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Unlike English, reflexive verbs in Spanish must always use reflexive pronouns. | |||||||||||
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Conjugation of the reflexive verb afeitarse (to shave) | |||||||||||
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