How to Use Se in Spanish

Have you ever wondered why the word "se" seems to pop up everywhere in Spanish? You're not alone! In this video, we'll explore the different ways we use 'se', from reflexive verbs to passive voice and beyond. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a deeper understanding of one of the most useful and complex words in the Spanish language.
If you're ready to put your listening skills into practice, check this lesson in my Spanish immersion channel:
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In this guide, you'll find more examples of how to use the word 'se' in Spanish:
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And, in this guide, you can see more examples of passive voice with 'se' and other ways to form these structures:
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Pronoun Se
0:57 Se as Pronominal Pronoun
1:42 Using Se Instead of Le or Les
2:54 Emphasizing Actions
4:13 Accidental Se (a.k.a I didn't mean to)
5:21 Impersonal Se
6:09 Passive Voice with Se
7:33 Practice Using Se

[@delavan9141]

You have a knack of addressing aspects of Spanish that I've been wondering about for awhile.

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

¡Muchas gracias! I'm so glad to know that you're finding the videos helpful. 🙂

[@belilly3002]

This lesson is the best explanation of the uses of SE that I have watched. Thank you very much!!!

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

🙈 That's so good to hear! ¡Gracias a ti!

[@MexicanMovie]

I saved this to my favorites because i finally got to a point where i want to learn this, and I'm going to need to watch this video many many times....... i'm a slow learner when it comes to language rules.

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

Don't worry! 🙂 I'm always here if you have any questions. 'Se' is one of those little tiny things that can make you sound very natural in Spanish, so take your time and let me know if I can help 🙃

[@MexicanMovie]

Ok thanks!!!!

[@SkylerTanner]

This is the content this gringo was looking for!

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

🤣jajaja! I'm glad that this gringo likes the content!

[@paulaswaim8434]

Gracias por el video. Me encanta el español. Saludos desde Montana, EEUU.

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

¡Hola, saludos de regreso desde México! 🙂

[@darrenroelofs8443]

Thank you

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

You're welcome 🙂 thanks for watching!

[@nicedog1]

I like your Joker drawing 😄

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

🤣🤣 ¡Gracias! It took me a while 🥲

[@shubhamkori3971]

Keep going ❤

[@johnharvey5381]

Thanks for this lesson. I need to watch it a couple of times to have it all sink in. ¿De que estado es?

[@johnharvey5381]

Trabajo con personas de Guanajuato y San Luis principalmemte.

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

Don't worry. 'Se' is one of the most challenging topics 😬, so take your time 😉

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

@@johnharvey5381 ¡Yo soy de Jalisco!

[@davidwinet5607]

Very helpful but i need more examples of the accidental one.

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

Noted! 😉 I'll probably prepare a lesson just on accidental se

[@shubhamkori3971]

Nice video madam

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

¡Gracias!

[@hasonpoy]

Cuanto tiempo has tenido este canal? Acabo de decubrirlo hoy.

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

El canal lo creé hace casi un año, pero apenas empecé a subir contenido 😅

[@RealityMilitaryTV]

1. Ella se salé. 2. Se los vendes carros. 3. El se corre diez kilometros. 4. Se robé tus llaves. 5. El elefante no se nadar en piscinas para humanos. 6. Ahora se contratando fontaneros. Gracias por tu leccion :)

[@iamwinningrightnow]

I understand all except the one to emphasize an action, but after watching this video more than i can count, i think i get it. Is the breakdown Me, te, se, nos, se? For example Me como 10 mangoes Te comes 10 mangoes Se come 10 mangoes Nos comemos... Se comen .... ????

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

That's right! The reflexive pronouns, in this case, emphasize that you either ate something (entirely) or the amount you ate (like your examples). You can check this article for more examples if you need to 😊 www.tellmeinspanish.com/grammar/how-to-use-se/#emphasize

[@peaceonearth1971]

spanish is so complicated, se

[@TellMeInSpanishEng]

😂I completely agree with you! Se is a nightmare 😬