Conjugating Reflexive Verbs

Question

Although I know how to conjugate reflexive verbs, I have a homework assignment on WHEN to conjugate them. As today's class had nothing to do with this, I am thoroughly confused. Although I read the instructions in my book, and started watching the lesson on SD, this wasn't what I was looking for... Therefore, I am trying to find out the rules for when to conjugate reflexives.

To give you an example of what I mean, let me show you the model that was included in my homework:

Rosita _______ a los niños y después ella _________. (bañar- preterit) Answers: bañó, se bañó

Why is one conjugated reflexively and the other not?

Answer 1

Because one of them is being done to themselves, which would be the reflexive one. The other one is being done to someone else. That's not reflexive.

Perhaps this article from the reference section will help.

Wow... I knew that... I really did.... Thanks!!!! - JCameron, Oct 1, 2009

JCameron, you are a good example of someone who has done some work before asking a homework question. Good job! - Nicole-B, Oct 1, 2009

Answer 2

Hi JC...try this link Pronomial verbs/reflexive pronouns

this is very extensive!!! thank you! - JCameron, Oct 1, 2009

Your welcome - Izanoni1, Oct 1, 2009