Los valores de «se»
Los valores de «se» means “The many jobs of se: reflexive, reciprocal, impersonal, pronominal and more”. The little word se covers several unrelated jobs, which is why it feels confusing. Formation: reflexivo · recíproco · impersonal/pasiva refleja · variante de le/les · pronominal · accidental
The many jobs of se: reflexive, reciprocal, impersonal, pronominal and more
C1Formation
reflexivo · recíproco · impersonal/pasiva refleja · variante de le/les · pronominal · accidental
Explanation
The little word se covers several unrelated jobs, which is why it feels confusing. Reflexive (action on oneself): Se lava. Reciprocal (each other): Se quieren. Impersonal / passive-reflexive (no named subject): Se vive bien, Se venden casas. Variant of le/les before lo/la: Se lo doy. Pronominal (part of the verb, changing meaning): ir → irse, dormir → dormirse. Accidental (unplanned event, see esg078): Se me cayó. Identifying which se you have is a C1 skill.
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Note
Same word, six jobs: reflexive / reciprocal / impersonal / passive / le→se / pronominal.
FAQ
Los valores de «se» — what does it mean and how is it used?
The many jobs of se: reflexive, reciprocal, impersonal, pronominal and more. The little word se covers several unrelated jobs, which is why it feels confusing. Reflexive (action on oneself): Se lava. Reciprocal (each other): Se quieren. Impersonal / passive-reflexive (no named subject): Se vive bien, Se venden casas. Variant of le/les before lo/la: Se lo doy. Pronominal (part of the verb, changing meaning): ir → irse, dormir → dormirse. Accidental (unplanned event, see esg078): Se me cayó. Identifying which se you have is a C1 skill.
Los valores de «se» — how do you form it?
reflexivo · recíproco · impersonal/pasiva refleja · variante de le/les · pronominal · accidental
Los valores de «se» — any usage notes?
Same word, six jobs: reflexive / reciprocal / impersonal / passive / le→se / pronominal.