Reflexive Verbs + Impersonal "Se"
¡Hola amigos!
¿Es posible que se puede usar un verbo reflexivo y el "se" impersonal?
Entonces, si se tiene:
one shaves themself (weird example, but oh well)
Sería:
"¿¿¿Se se afeita???"
Gracias por su ayuda. (También, estoy aprendiendo español, entonces díganme si mi gramática no está correcto.)
(Edit: Changed a verb)
2 Answers
The impersonal se may not be employed with a pronominal verb that already features the pronoun se or other reflexive pronouns. Take the verb irse - to go off, to leave and the sentence:
"People go off to the country often" It is not permissible to translate as:
"Se se va al campo a menudo" (this is not Spanish)
You can use:
"Uno se va al campo a menudo" or
"La gente se va al campo a menudo"
Cheers
Hmm…I've never heard this construction actually used before, and since people tend to avoid things that sound as awkward as "se se afeita," my guess is a resounding no. However, I have heard phrases like "uno se afeita" which literally means "one shaves (oneself)." Essentially the same meaning, just different wording to avoid awkwardness. Hope this answers your question!
