Question

Place the following steps for conjugating a reflexive verb in the present tense in order

Answer 1

To conjugate a reflexive verb in the present tense in Spanish, you typically follow these steps:

1. **Identify the reflexive verb**: Recognize the verb that needs to be conjugated which typically ends in "-se" (e.g., "lavarse").

2. **Remove the reflexive pronoun**: Separate the reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) from the verb. For example, in "lavarse," remove "se" to get "lavar."

3. **Conjugate the verb in the present tense**: Conjugate the main verb according to the subject. For example, "lavar" in the present tense becomes "lavo" for "yo," "lavas" for "tú," and so on.

4. **Reattach the reflexive pronoun**: Place the reflexive pronoun back in accordance with the subject of the sentence. The pronoun must agree with the subject. For example:
- Yo me lavo.
- Tú te lavas.
- Él/Ella/Usted se lava.

5. **Use the correct subject pronoun**: Ensure that you are using the appropriate subject pronoun to match the context of your sentence.

By following these steps in order, you can correctly conjugate a reflexive verb in the present tense.