Reflexive Verbs and Daily Routine

Reflexive verbs use a small object word because the action points back to the subject.

You already know one:

Literally: I call myself Juan.

The reflexive words

me

myself

te

yourself, informal

se

yourself formal · himself · herself · themselves

nos

ourselves

Daily routine verbs

me levanto

I get up

me baño

I bathe · I shower

me visto

I get dressed

me siento

I sit down · I feel

me quedo

I stay

Useful official-business reflexives

Reflexives are not just bathroom routine. They show up in real errands.

Me registré en línea.

I registered online.

Me equivoqué.

I made a mistake.

Me perdí.

I got lost.

Me comunico por correo.

I communicate by email.

se is everywhere

Se puede pagar aquí. means “One can pay here” or “It is possible to pay here.” You will hear this public-sign Spanish often.

Se habla español.

Spanish is spoken.

No se permite fumar.

Smoking is not allowed.

Se necesita identificación.

Identification is needed.

Drill: say a tiny routine

Then make it real with your own time, city, hotel, and next errand.