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Pronominal vs Non–Pronominal Verbs

Feb 22, 202312 min
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Episode description

In this lesson, we explore verbs with the body and learn when to use the pronominal (reflexive) vs the non-pronominal form of the verb. 

While working on our latest series covering common orthopedic injuries in Spanish, I noticed how the verb to say, "I injured my knee," is pronominal: "Me lesioné la rodilla." Whereas the verb to say, "I bent my knee," is not: "Doblé la rodilla." So why is that? We learn this and more in this audio lesson. It’s a tricky subject, so I will try to make it clear through lots of examples.

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Le doy las gracias a Gloria Becerril por ayudarme con el español de esta lección. Click here to take classes with Gloria!

Table of Contents
  • Unintentional Actions 1:34
  • Reflexive Actions with a Part of the Body 3:09
  • Deliberate Actions with Part of the Body 5:19
  • Deliberate Actions with the Whole Body
    • Mover(se) 7:29
    • Hacerse y Ponerse 9:21
    • Ponerse 10:52
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