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"Se" is a form of "se", a pronoun which is often translated as "themselves". "Él" is a form of "él", a pronoun which is often translated as "he". Learn more about the difference between "se" and "él" below.
se(
seh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (reflexive)
2. (reciprocal)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Se dice que ganó su fortuna jugando al póquer.People say he won his fortune playing poker.
Se habla español.Spanish is spoken here.
él(
ehl
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (personal)
