Spanish
Grade 6
15 min
Rutina diaria
Rutina diaria
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify common reflexive verbs related to daily routines.
Define what a reflexive verb is and why it's used.
Correctly match the six reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) to their subjects.
Conjugate regular -ar, -er, and -ir reflexive verbs in the present tense.
Construct simple sentences describing their own daily routine.
Ask and answer basic questions about someone else's daily routine using reflexive verbs.
Think about your morning. You wake up, you get up, you wash your face... you do a lot of things *to yourself*! 🧼 Let's learn the special Spanish verbs for that.
In this lesson, we'll explore 'verbos reflexivos,' which are action words you use when the person doing the action is also receiving the action. Mas...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Verbo Reflexivo (Reflexive Verb)An action verb where the subject of the verb is also the object. It's an action you do to yourself. In its basic form (infinitive), it always ends with '-se'.lavarse (to wash oneself), despertarse (to wake oneself up)
Pronombre Reflexivo (Reflexive Pronoun)A special pronoun that shows who is receiving the action of the verb. It must match the subject.In 'Yo me cepillo', the pronoun 'me' shows that I am the one brushing myself.
Infinitivo (Infinitive)The original, unconjugated form of a verb. It's the 'to...' form in English. Reflexive infinitives in Spanish end in '-se'.levantarse (to get up), vestirse (to get dressed)
Conjugación (Conjugation)The process of changing the verb&...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Two-Part Formula
Pronombre Reflexivo + Verbo Conjugado
To use a reflexive verb, you always need two pieces. First, the reflexive pronoun that matches the subject. Second, the verb conjugated for that same subject. The pronoun almost always goes right before the verb.
Subject-Pronoun Matching
Yo -> me | Tú -> te | Él/Ella/Usted -> se | Nosotros/as -> nos | Vosotros/as -> os | Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes -> se
The reflexive pronoun MUST match the subject. You cannot mix and match them. If the subject is 'Yo' (I), you must use the pronoun 'me'. If the subject is 'Nosotros' (We), you must use 'nos'.
How to Conjugate
1. Start with the infinitive (e.g., 'lavarse'). 2. Choose your subject (e.g., 'tú')....
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Challenging
Which sentence correctly uses a verb in a NON-reflexive way, meaning the action is done to something else?
A.Yo me lavo la cara.
B.El niño se acuesta a las ocho.
C.Tú lavas el perro.
D.Nosotros nos despertamos tarde.
Challenging
If the subject is 'Mis amigos y tú' (in Spain), which is the correct reflexive form for the verb 'vestirse' (e->i)?
A.se visten
B.nos vestimos
C.os vestís
D.te vistes
Challenging
Read the short paragraph. Which sentence contains a grammatical error? '(1) Por la mañana, yo me despierto a las siete. (2) Mi hermano se ducha primero. (3) Después, nosotros nos cepillamos los dientes. (4) Tú te pones los zapatos y yo me pone la chaqueta.'
A.Sentence 1
B.Sentence 2
C.Sentence 3
D.Sentence 4
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