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Reflexive Verbs in Portuguese
Reflexive verbs in Portuguese are those verbs that reflect the action back onto the subject. They are formed by adding one of the reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, vos, se) to the verb, which corresponds to the subject of the sentence.
For example:
- Eu me lavo. (I wash myself.)
- Você se penteia. (You comb your hair.)
- Eles se vestem. (They dress themselves.)
In these examples, the reflexive pronouns "me," "se," and "se" indicate that the action is being performed by the subject on themselves.
Reflexive verbs can be used in various tenses and moods, and the reflexive pronoun must agree with the subject in number and person. Additionally, some verbs in Portuguese are inherently reflexive, meaning they must always be used with a reflexive pronoun.
Examples of inherently reflexive verbs:
- Arrepender-se (to regret)
- Queixar-se (to complain)
- Lembrar-se (to remember)
Proper understanding and usage of reflexive verbs are essential for accurate and idiomatic expression in the Portuguese language.
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