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Reflexive verbs for routines

Many daily Spanish actions use reflexive forms, especially routines around waking up, getting ready, and going to bed.

Examples

SpanishTranslation
Me despierto temprano y me preparo un café.

I wake up early and make myself a coffee.

Nos acostamos tarde los viernes.

We go to bed late on Fridays.

¿Te duchas por la mañana o por la noche?

Do you shower in the morning or at night?

Pattern

reflexive pronoun + conjugated verb

How it works

Many daily Spanish actions use reflexive forms, especially routines around waking up, getting ready, and going to bed. This pattern typically appears as reflexive pronoun + conjugated verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.

What to notice

  • The reflexive pronoun changes with the subject: me, te, se, nos, os, se.
  • The verb is still conjugated normally after the pronoun.

Why it matters

Describe finished actions and daily habits with more control.

Use in context

Reflexive routines show up early because they fit perfectly with “my day” content and beginner storytelling.