Used to describe a person doing something that involves himself or herself

These verbs use reflexive pronouns that refer to the person doing the action

Reflexive pronouns: me, te, se, nos, and os

Often use reflexive verbs to refer to emotions, feelings, and reactions

To use a reflexive verb, put the reflexive pronoun before the conjugated verb.

EX. Cuando se levanto Marcos?

You can also use them in the infinitive. Put the reflexive pronouns either:

before the conjugated verb

EX. No te debes preocupar.

or attach it to the end of the infinitive

EX. No debes procuparte.

The pronoun se can be used in order to avoid specifying the person who is doing the action.

EX. Se alquila apartamento.

This only indicates someone renting an apartment but not specifically saying who.

When using se the verb is always in third person.If the noun following the verb is singular, verb is in the el/ella form

EX. Aqui se habla espanol.

If the noun is plural, use the ellos/ellas form.EX. Aqui se reparan carros.

These se constructions can be used in any tense.

Animarse

Dedicarse a

Desanimarse

Entusiasmarse

Oponerse a

Ponerse nervioso(a)

Sentirse frustrado(a)

To become encouraged, get interested

To apply oneself to something

To get discouraged

To get excited

To oppose

To get nervous

To feel frustrated

Apoyarse To support each other

Ayudarse To help each other

Conocerse bien/mal To know each other well/not well

Contarse secretos/chismes Tell secrets/gossip

Llevarse bien/mal To get along well/badly

Odiarse To hate each other

(No) Pelearse frecuentemente To (not) fight often

Perdonarse To forgive each other

Quejarse To complain

Saludarse To greet/say hello

Telefonearse To phone each other