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

Related Lessons

• Verbs with the Body in Spanish – Intro
• Movement Module of our Physical Therapy Course
• Verbs with the Body - History and Exam Course (Member Lesson)
• Reflexive Verbs in Spanish (Member Module)