spanish test notes

Reflexive Verbs

Verbs where the subject performs and receives the action, e.g., 'Yo me lavo' (I wash myself).

How to identify a reflexive verb in its infinitive form

Reflexive verbs end with 'se' in their infinitive form, e.g., 'lavarse' (to wash oneself).

Reflexive Object Pronouns (ROP)

Me, Te, Se, Nos, Os. They are placed before the conjugated verb, e.g., 'Me lavo'.

Conjugation steps for reflexive verbs

1. Conjugate like regular verbs. 2. Place the ROP in front of the conjugated verb.

Special cases for ROP placement

ROP can be attached to infinitives (e.g., 'Yo necesito ducharme') and gerunds (e.g., 'Yo estoy duchándome').

Preterit conjugation of SER and IR

Fui, Fuiste, Fue, Fuimos, Fueron.

Usage context for Preterit of SER and IR

SER describes characteristics; IR describes actions.

Gustar Type Verbs

Verbs that indicate preference, where the subject performs the action, e.g., 'Me gusta ese champú' (That shampoo pleases me).

Indirect Object Pronouns for Gustar verbs

Me, Te, Le, Nos, Les. These replace the indirect object.

Two ways to construct negative expressions in Spanish

1. Place the negative before