What are reflexive pronouns and how to use them.

 

Reflexive pronouns are a type of pronoun used to indicate that the action of the verb is performed on the subject of the sentence. Learning how to use them will help you improve your grammar and express yourself more clearly.

How are reflexive pronouns used?

There are certain verbs that always need an object that receives the action. When this object is the subject of the sentence itself, you must use reflexive pronouns. Another way to use it is to emphasize who performs the action, that is, when someone performs the action himself, for example, Angie se divierte = Angie enjoys herself.

What are the reflexive pronouns in English?

I - Myself: Me divertí en la fiesta = I enjoyed myself in the party.

You – Yourself: Te cuidado, no te cortes con ese cuchillo = Becareful, don’t cut yourself with that knife.

He – Himsel: Él normalmente se habla a sí mismo = He usually talks to himself.

She – herself: Marie se presentó al nuevo gerente = Marie introduced herself to the new manager.

It – itself: De repente, el espejo se rompió! = Suddenly, the mirror broke itself!

We – ourselves: ¡Arreglamos el carro nosotros mismos! = We fixed the car ourselves!

You (pl) – Yourselve: Deben encontrar un hotel ustedes mismos = You need to find a hotel yourselves.

They - Themselves: Rick and Julia painted their house themselves = Rick y Julia pintaron su casa ellos mismos.

When are reflexive pronouns used?

They would be used in the following situations, for example: To indicate that something happened without the help or intervention of another person or object, to emphasize the subject of a sentence, to show surprise at an achievement.