Difference between "passive with get" and "reflexive verbs"

Question

I am trying to guess which is the difference between passive and reflexive verbs. I have just found a link but I follow thinking that it is difficult to guess it. For example, in Spanish "get dressed" (vestirse) would be considered a reflexive verb while in English it seems to be considered as a passive verb. I am going to add a link. I would like to know your opinion about this. Thank you.

passive with get

Answer 1

The direct translation of vestirse in English would be "to dress oneself". That would be completely correct but would only normally be used when you want to emphasise the dressing oneself aspect (for example with a small child or an elderly or disabled person). The passive form is much more commonly used.

I agree, very nicely put :-) - AKgal, Apr 14, 2010