What is a reflexive pronoun in the Spanish language?

In Spanish, a reflexive pronoun is used to indicate that the subject of a verb is also the object of the verb. They are used in sentences where the action of the verb is performed by the subject on themselves.

Here's a breakdown:

* Reflexive Pronouns:

* Singular:

* me (myself)

* te (yourself)

* se (himself, herself, itself, oneself)

* Plural:

* nos (ourselves)

* os (yourselves)

* se (themselves)

* Placement:

* Reflexive pronouns always come before the conjugated verb.

* They can be attached directly to the verb in some cases, especially in the infinitive or gerund form.

* Examples:

* Me lavo las manos. (I wash my hands.)

* Te peinas el pelo. (You comb your hair.)

* Se ducha por la mañana. (He/She/It showers in the morning.)

* Nos vestimos para la fiesta. (We dress for the party.)

* Os sentáis en el sofá. (You all sit on the sofa.)

* Se limpian los zapatos. (They clean their shoes.)

Important Notes:

* The reflexive pronoun se is used for all genders and numbers when the object is singular.

* The reflexive pronouns nos and os are used for both the first and second person plural, respectively.

* Some verbs are always reflexive, such as arrepentirse (to repent) and acordarse (to remember).

* In some cases, the reflexive pronoun is not translated directly into English. For example, "Se me olvidó" (I forgot) translates to "I forgot" in English, but the reflexive pronoun is necessary in Spanish.

Learning to use reflexive pronouns correctly will improve your fluency and accuracy in Spanish.