Definition of the word "se"
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Can you tell me guys what does "se" mean for example in this sentence:
Este restaurante se especializa en mariscos.
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updated Dec 23, 2012
posted by cotne
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Se can have a lot of meanings and uses. In this case,it is the passive construction, where the subject is not explicitly stated.
se especializa en mariscos
Seafood is specialized, or more idiomatically, We specialize in seafood. Or, Seafood is our specialty.
As another example, you may have seen on signs, depending on where you live.
Se habla español.
Spanish is spoken.
Or. Sí, se puede. Yes, one can-may.
updated Dec 24, 2012
edited by rogspax
posted by rogspax
