se
himself
Pronoun
- 1
(reflexive/reciprocal (3rd person)) himself
Él se lava las manos.
- 2
(impersonal/passive voice) one
Aquí se habla español.
- 3
(allomorph of 'le/les' (before 'lo/la/los/las')) him
Le di el libro a Juan. -> Se lo di.
- 4
(accidental/unplanned actions) accidentally
A mí se me cayó el vaso.
1(reflexive/reciprocal (3rd person))himself
Él se lava las manos.
He washes his hands.Ella se mira en el espejo.
She looks at herself in the mirror.Los niños se divierten en el parque.
The children are having fun in the park.Él se lava las manos.
He washes his hands.2(impersonal/passive voice)one
Aquí se habla español.
Spanish is spoken here. (One speaks Spanish here.)En este restaurante se come muy bien.
One eats very well in this restaurant.No se permite fumar en el edificio.
Smoking is not allowed in the building.Aquí se come bien.
Here one eats well.3(allomorph of 'le/les' (before 'lo/la/los/las'))him
Le di el libro a Juan. -> Se lo di.
I gave him the book. -> I gave it to him.Compré flores para mi madre y se las di.
I bought flowers for my mother and gave them to her.Pedí un café al camarero y se lo trajo.
I asked the waiter for a coffee and he brought it to me.Él se lo dio.
He gave it to him.4(accidental/unplanned actions)accidentally
A mí se me cayó el vaso.
The glass fell from my hand (I accidentally dropped the glass).A ella se le olvidaron las llaves en casa.
She accidentally forgot the keys at home.A nosotros se nos rompió el coche.
Our car broke down on us.Se me cayó el vaso.
I accidentally dropped the glass.His name is Juan (He calls himself Juan)
It is said that...
Spanish is spoken here