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"Se" is a form of "se", a pronoun which is often translated as "themselves". "Sé" is a form of "sé", a phrase which is often translated as "I know". Learn more about the difference between "se" and "sé" 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
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Se dice que ganó su fortuna jugando al póquer.People say he won his fortune playing poker.
Se habla español.Spanish is spoken here.
sé(
seh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I know
Sé que eres tímido y que no te gusta hablar en público.I know that you're shy and you don't like speaking in public.
b. I know how
Sé tocar el violín, pero no soy un músico profesional.I know how to play the violin, but I'm not a professional musician.
3. (informal) (imperative; second person singular; have existence)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
