Reflexive verbs(about the infinitive)
When I search the verb lavar, I see that the infinitive is lavar. The verb is reflexive,so lavarse has as infinitive lavarse. That confuses me!!! It means that they are two infinitives? And that depends on if the object is the same with the subject or the other way around? Thanks in advance!
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When I search the verb lavar, I see that the infinitive is lavar. The verb is reflexive,so lavarse has as infinitive lavarse
A slight correction: The verb is not reflexive in and of itself, but it can be used pronominally/accompanied by a reflexive pronoun in order to give it a reflexive meaning.
Me lavo los manos - I am washing my hands [reflexive]
Lavo los platos - I am washing the dishes [transitive but not reflexive]
It boils down to the question of whether the direct object of your verb "lavar" refers to the subject of your sentence or not.
Try having a look at this earlier thread: pronominal verbs
Hi Keira. Welcome to the forum. 
I know it seems a bit confusing.
Lavar means to wash. You can wash the laundry, the car, etc.
Lavarse means to wash oneself.
