Conjugation of reflexive verbs Exercises in Portuguese language

Mastering the conjugation of reflexive verbs in Portuguese can significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension of the language. Reflexive verbs, which are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same, play a crucial role in everyday communication. These verbs are typically accompanied by reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, vos) that must agree with the subject of the sentence. Understanding how to correctly conjugate these verbs in various tenses will help you express actions that people do to themselves, such as "lavar-se" (to wash oneself) or "vestir-se" (to dress oneself). In Portuguese, the placement of reflexive pronouns can vary depending on whether the verb is in the infinitive, present, past, or future tense, as well as whether it is used in affirmative, negative, or interrogative sentences. For instance, in the present tense, "Eu me levanto" means "I get up," while in the past tense it becomes "Eu me levantei" for "I got up." Moreover, the reflexive pronoun can be attached to the end of an infinitive verb, as in "levantar-me" (to get myself up). By practicing the conjugation of reflexive verbs through various exercises, you will develop a deeper understanding and greater confidence in using these essential components of Portuguese grammar.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Eles *se levantam* às seis da manhã todos os dias (verb for getting up).</p> <p>2. Eu *me visto* rapidamente antes de sair para o trabalho (verb for dressing).</p> <p>3. Nós *nos divertimos* muito na festa ontem à noite (verb for having fun).</p> <p>4. Ela *se penteia* todos os dias antes de ir para a escola (verb for combing hair).</p> <p>5. Vocês *se lembram* do que aconteceu no ano passado? (verb for remembering).</p> <p>6. Eu *me queixo* do serviço ruim no restaurante (verb for complaining).</p> <p>7. Eles *se casam* no próximo fim de semana (verb for getting married).</p> <p>8. Nós *nos encontramos* no parque às três horas (verb for meeting up).</p> <p>9. Ela *se olha* no espelho antes de sair de casa (verb for looking at oneself).</p> <p>10. Você *se arrepende* de ter tomado essa decisão? (verb for regretting).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Eu *me levanto* cedo todos os dias (verb for getting up).</p> <p>2. Eles *se divertem* muito nas festas (verb for having fun).</p> <p>3. Nós *nos preocupamos* com o futuro (verb for worrying).</p> <p>4. Ela *se olha* no espelho todas as manhãs (verb for looking at oneself).</p> <p>5. Vocês *se vestem* rapidamente para o trabalho (verb for getting dressed).</p> <p>6. Eu *me esqueço* das coisas com frequência (verb for forgetting).</p> <p>7. Nós *nos ajudamos* mutuamente (verb for helping each other).</p> <p>8. Eles *se conhecem* há muitos anos (verb for knowing each other).</p> <p>9. Ela *se senta* no sofá para descansar (verb for sitting down).</p> <p>10. Você *se lembra* do que aconteceu ontem? (verb for remembering).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Eu *me levanto* às seis da manhã todos os dias (verb for getting up).</p> <p>2. Eles *se divertem* muito no parque aos domingos (verb for having fun).</p> <p>3. Nós *nos encontramos* no café às três da tarde (verb for meeting).</p> <p>4. Você *se esquece* de trancar a porta frequentemente (verb for forgetting).</p> <p>5. Ela *se penteia* antes de sair de casa (verb for combing hair).</p> <p>6. Ele *se veste* rapidamente para ir ao trabalho (verb for getting dressed).</p> <p>7. Eu *me deito* cedo durante a semana (verb for lying down).</p> <p>8. Nós *nos desculpamos* pelo atraso (verb for apologizing).</p> <p>9. Elas *se maquiam* para a festa (verb for putting on makeup).</p> <p>10. Você *se preocupa* demais com o futuro (verb for worrying).</p>
 

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