How optional are the pronouns in the examples? In "Nosotros nos levantamos muy pronto," the "we" is indicated three times.

D. A.A1Kwiziq community member

How optional are the pronouns in the examples? In "Nosotros nos levantamos muy pronto," the "we" is indicated three times.

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Hola William

They are optional, however, in this lesson, as the purpose is to show how to conjugate reflexive verbs in the present, we state the pronouns so it's clear who the subject is each time. In addition, you could for example get confused with a sentence like: 

Se lavan por la mañana. 

Here, without the pronoun, this could be ellos/ellas or ustedes. 

Se ducha temprano. 

Who is it here? ella, él, usted? 

I hope it clarified it.

Saludos

John M.A1Kwiziq community member

The conjugation can also help you tell whether to use, se as in he/she/you or they.

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How optional are the pronouns in the examples? In "Nosotros nos levantamos muy pronto," the "we" is indicated three times.

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