Please define a reflexive verb. Is it when someone does somethiing to or for one's self? Thank you.

Margaret R.A1Kwiziq community member

Please define a reflexive verb. Is it when someone does somethiing to or for one's self? Thank you.

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Conjugate reflexive verbs in the present tense in Spanish (El Presente)"

Asked 6 years ago

SilviaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Margaret!

A reflexive verb indicates that the action of a verb is performed by the same person it affects. This means that the subjects are doing something to themselves or to each other.

For example, in the sentence I wash myself everyday, I is both the person doing the action and the person it is done to.

I hope that this explanation helps you to understand better.

¡Hasta pronto! Silvia

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Margaret R.A1Kwiziq community member

Hola, Silvia, and thank you for your explanation. That was my understanding of the reflexive verb, but I did feel that I needed confirmation. I appreciate your help.

Margaret

Like06 years ago

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Please define a reflexive verb. Is it when someone does somethiing to or for one's self? Thank you.

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