Imagino y me imagino
Hola amigos!
Me pregunto que es la diferencia entre los dos.
Muchas gracias y saludos
2 Answers
I agree that there doesn't seem to be much difference. I think in general, the 'se' is used to focus greater attention on the subject; the subject is presented as more involved in the action.
The following is an interesting comment by a native speaker that seems to make sense, (apart from the fact that s/he doesn't seem to include 'imagine' in his/her definitions which is the probably the most common meaning of imaginar(se)):
Imaginar: To dream up, plot an idea, design something, draw a picture, represent a concept... all in one's mind, etc. <— If "se" is used, it's just as reflexive (oneself).
Imaginar(se): To suppose, figure out, etc. <—This "se" of interest brings a sense of will or emphasizes that it's a personal consideration. Like in your examples.
Imaginarse: To fantasize, daydream, to be influenced by a scene imagined by oneself.
Good question! I have heard both almost interchangably.
On the SpanishDict page for imaginar, it seems to be equal whether it uses the pronoun or not, but I could be mistaken!
