It can also mean when the subject and the

object are the same!

A reflexive verb relates to a mirror because you’re looking at the mirror and seeing yourself and it’s the same because with a reflexive verb you’re

reflecting the action on you!

Who does the action?

Who receives the action?

Subject:

Verb:

Object:

Subject:

Verb:

Object:

Subject:

Verb:

Object:

There will be pictures on the next five slides and when I call on you, you

must name the subject, the verb and object! There may be some that aren’t

reflective actions so watch out!

• Meaning

• If there is a se that is attached: For example, lavarse

• Look at the infinitive, lavarse. What verb do you notice... lavar

• Add a reflexive pronoun...

-lavo

-lavas

-lava

-lavamos

-lavais

-lavan

• 1) If the verb is conjugated, then the pronoun will come before the verb. For example... Tu te lavas el pelo.

• 2) If the verb is an infinitive, then the pronoun will attach to the end of the verb. For example... Tu tienes que lavarte el pelo.

• 3) If the verb is in command form, then the pronoun will attach to the end of the command. (This is NOT new!) For example... Lávate el pelo!

• Possessive adjectives (mi, tu, su, nuestro, vuestro, su) are not used to show ownership when using reflexive verbs. The reflexive verb implies ownership already.