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    Se (en. He)

    /se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    pronoun
    Pronoun that indicates a reflexive action.
    He washes his hands.
    Él se lava las manos.
    Pronoun used to construct a reflective passive voice.
    Flowers are sold in the market.
    Se venden flores en el mercado.
    Pronoun that indicates a reciprocal action.
    They hugged upon seeing each other.
    Ellos se abrazaron al verse.
    Used to form pronominal verbs.
    I'm going to sleep.
    Me voy a dormir.
    Pronoun used in impersonal constructions.
    It is said that it will rain.
    Se dice que va a llover.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'se', which also served reflexive functions.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is said
    It is used to express what is commonly said.
    se dice
    he/she/it goes
    Indicates that someone is leaving or departing.
    se va
    it seems to me
    Expression that indicates that something seems to be true.
    se me hace

    Related Words

    oneself
    Reflexive implying the same subject.
    sí mismo
    one
    Indicates individuality or singularity.
    uno
    to do
    Verb that can be used in pronominal constructions.
    hacer

    Slang Meanings

    Expression of surprise or disbelief.
    And I thought he/she didn't notice!
    ¡Y yo pensé que no se daba cuenta!
    Used to emphasize one's own action.
    I told him/her and he/she didn't believe me.
    Yo se lo dije y no me creyó.