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By Gerald Erichsen, About.com Guide to Spanish Language

Eliminating ambiguity in reflexive sentences

Thursday December 20, 2007
One common type of sentence structure in Spanish can be particularly ambiguous: the use of a plural subject with a reflexive verb and pronoun. For example, a simple sentence such as "se ven" can mean either "they see themselves" or "they see each other" — which aren't exactly the same thing. Fortunately, if context doesn't help, there's a simple way of indicating which meaning you intend. Learn more...

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