Reflexive verbs are verbs where the subject performs an action on themselves. In Spanish, these verbs use reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) to show that the subject and object are the same person.
For example, Me lavo means "I wash myself" – the person washing (I) and the person being washed (myself) are the same.
🔑 Key Points About Reflexive Verbs
- Reflexive pronouns match the subject: yo me, tú te, él/ella se, nosotros nos, vosotros os, ellos/ellas se
- Placement: Pronouns go before conjugated verbs or attach to infinitives/gerunds
- Many are daily routine verbs: getting up, washing, getting dressed, etc.
- Some change meaning: ir (to go) vs irse (to leave)
Want to learn more about how reflexive verbs work? Check out our comprehensive reflexive verbs grammar guide.
Below you'll find the 40 most common Spanish reflexive verbs organised by category, each with 4 practical examples to help you master them.

Social & Life Events (5 verbs)
36. Encontrarse - To Meet / To Be Located
37. Casarse - To Get Married
38. Despedirse - To Say Goodbye
39. Reunirse - To Meet / Gather
40. Graduarse - To Graduate