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2.5, uses of reflexives
Reflexives are most often they show action done by the subject and received by the same. They can be used to show possession/interest, to change the meaning of a verb slightly, show reciprocity, or to express the passive voice. Some are arbitrarily reflexive. Figure out the usage here.
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| Yo me lavo todos los días. | reflects to subject |
| Tú te traes una chaqueta. | shows interest (you'll need one) |
| Paula y Ana se llaman por celular. | reciprocity (I call you and you call me) |
| Pedro se durmió en clase. | change of meaning dormir = to sleep, dormirse = to fall asleep) |
| Se venden discos aquí. | passive voice (notice verb agrees) |
| María se lava las manos. | shows possession |
| Nosotros nos desayunamos. | arbitrary usage |
| Se prohibe fumar. | used as "one" (warning signs) |
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