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"Se" is a form of "se", a pronoun which is often translated as "themselves". "Verbo" is a noun which is often translated as "verb". Learn more about the difference between "se" and "verbo" 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.
el verbo(
behr
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boh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (formal) (style)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. language
Reconocí que era una obra de Shakespeare por su verbo.I knew it was one of Shakespeare's works from the language.
c. diction (literature)
Homero nos presenta su visión de la naturaleza a través de un verbo poético.Homer uses poetic diction to present us with his vision of nature.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es un orador de verbo muy fluido.He's a very articulate speaker.
La casera era una señora de verbo rudo.The landlady was a rough-spoken woman.
3. (formal) (pronouncements)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. words
Los libros nos permiten escuchar el verbo de los filósofos y escritores del pasado.Books allow us to hear the words of philosophers and writers from the past.
4. (religious)
