Reciprocal Reflexives: comprometerse, casarse, divorciarse (de), etc.
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Is "comprometerse" an example of a reciprocal reflexive? I want to think that it is but I'm not sure. I also see the term "estar prometido(a)" being used. Does the first mean "to get engaged to each other" while the second example means "to be engaged to"? Is one more common than the other?
Others that I believe are reciprocal reflexives: Casarse, divorciarse (de), and enamorarse (de). All of these seem like "acts" that require 2 people to "reciprocate". Am I correct?
Thanks for any help or clarification on this confusing subject!
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updated Jan 28, 2014
posted by buenpescador
I think you are right, except that the term is 'reciprocally pronominal verbs'. Not like that changes anything, lol. - Helado_eclectico, Jan 28, 2014
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I found this cool little video that gives a useful explanation in an easy to understand way.
updated Jan 28, 2014
posted by dennywells
