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al verse(
ahl
behr
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seh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. when he saw himself (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Al verse en el espejo, sonrió porque le gustó su nuevo corte.When he saw himself in the mirror, he smiled because he liked his new haircut.
b. when she saw herself (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Al verse en la televisión, lloró de la emoción.When she saw herself in television, she cried out of excitement.
a. when he found himself (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
El verse acorralado, el delincuente se entregó.When he found himself trapped, the criminal turned himself in.
b. when she found herself (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Al verse en apuros, Alicia decidió dejar el país.When she found herself in trouble, Alicia decided to leave the country.
3. (formal) (when you viewed yourself; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. when you saw yourself
Al verse en el espejo, ¿notó que está más flaco?When you saw yourself in the mirror, did you notice you're skinnier?
4. (formal) (when you were in a situation; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. when you found yourself
Al verse en una mala situación económica, ¿no pensó en pedir ayuda?When you found yourself in a bad economic situation, didn't you consider asking for help?
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