What does “se” mean in Spanish?
People often ask what “se” means in Spanish as they see it used everywhere yet is has no single meaning; it can be translated differently depending on how it is used. If you are just starting to learn Spanish you don’t need to worry too much about it, however, as you advance further with the language, you will begin to understand what it can mean in different contexts.
Keeping it simple – here are the most common ways you will see “se” used:
1. Himself / herself / themselves (Reflexive pronoun)
With reflexive verbs the subject is also the object.
Se levanta = He/She gets up [Literally: He/She gets himself/herself up]
Se duerme = He/She falls asleep Continue reading
Buying time in oral exams
GCSE, A-level speaking exam tips
It is natural to be nervous in a speaking exam and therefore you often end up rushing your answer, however it is important to take your time, make sure you have understood the question correctly and give yourself time to form an answer in the best way possible. A useful tip is to use a few short phrases to give yourself a little extra time to think about how you are going to answer.
Here are a few words and expressions you can use:
Bueno, … – Well, …
Pues, … – Well, … Continue reading
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