In Spanish, a verb is truly reflexive when the subject and the object are the same person. 👉 The action returns to the subject. 🔹 Structure Pronoun + verb me te se nos os se 🔹 Common true reflexive verbs lavarse – to wash oneself 👉 Me lavo las manos. ducharse – to take a shower 👉 Se ducha por la mañana. peinarse – to comb one’s hair 👉 Me peino rápido. vestirse – to get dressed 👉 Nos vestimos a las ocho. afeitarse – to shave 👉 Se afeita todos los días. 🔹 How to check if a verb is truly reflexive You can add: a sí mismo/a If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is reflexive. ✔️ Se lavó a sí mismo ✔️ Me peiné a mí mismo 🔹 Reflexive verbs with body parts In Spanish, we normally use: reflexive pronoun definite article, not possessive ✔️ Me lavo las manos ❌ Me lavo mis manos ⚠️ Common learner mistake ❌ Lavo mis manos. ✅ Me lavo las manos. 🧠 Key idea True reflexive verbs describe daily routines and personal care actions where: the subject = the receiver of the action 🎯 Takeaway If you can say “to oneself”, it’s a true reflexive verb.