Sentence Review: Spanish verbs that change meaning as reflexives

Complete Spanish Verb Course 4.6. Spanish verbs that change meaning as reflexive verbs Sentence Review: Spanish verbs that change meaning as reflexives

Here, you will see examples of Spanish verbs as reflexive and non-reflexive verbs and how they change meaning in each. Take a minute to learn these examples. They will show up in the next quiz. Have fun!

Acordar vs. Acordarse

Ellos acordaron trabajar juntos. (They agreed to work together.)
Yo me acuerdo de nuestra primera cita. (I remember our first date.)

Comer vs. Comerse

Los niños comen frutas. (The children eat fruits.)
Los niños se comieron todas las galletas. (The children devoured all the cookies.)

Dormir vs. Dormirse

Él duerme en su cama. (He sleeps in his bed.)
Él se durmió viendo la televisión. (He fell asleep watching TV.)

Ir vs. Irse

Vamos al cine esta noche. (We are going to the movies tonight.)
Nos vamos de vacaciones mañana. (We are leaving for vacation tomorrow.)

Llevar vs. Llevarse

Ella lleva un sombrero. (She is wearing a hat.)
Me llevo estos libros a casa. (I am taking these books home.)

Parecer vs. Parecerse

La situación parece complicada. (The situation seems complicated.)
Te pareces mucho a tu madre. (You look a lot like your mother.)

Poner vs. Ponerse

Él pone el reloj en la mesa. (He puts the watch on the table.)
Me pongo nervioso antes de los exámenes. (I get nervous before exams.)

Volver vs. Volverse

Volvemos a las clases presenciales. (We are returning to in-person classes.)
Se volvió muy callado después del accidente. (He became very quiet after the accident.)