In Spanish, we use Reflexive Pronouns with a verb to point out that a person carries out an action to or for himself or herself. Put another way, the subject of the verb and the direct object of the verb are the same person. Thus, reflexive pronouns match the subject of the verb. Many actions related to personal care or daily routines are reflexive.
If the object of the verb is the same entity as the subject, we will need to use a reflexive pronoun that matches the subject of the verb in both number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third) as indicated in the Table below. Reflexive pronouns have the same forms as indirect object pronouns, with the exception of se, which is used rather than of le and les for the third person. On the other hand, there are two places where indirect object pronouns can be placed namely:
1) Before a conjugated verb.
2) Attached to the end of the verb. This is only true if the verb is not conjugated, such as infinitives or gerunds or if the verb is an affirmative informal command.
1. Se la estamos preparando.
New Sentence: Estamos preparándosela
2. Te lo voy a repetir.
New Sentence: Voy a repetírtelo
3. ¿Me lo estás preparando?
New Sentence: ¿Estás preparándomelo?
4. Se los debemos pedir.
New Sentence: Debemos pedírselo
5. Tienes que mostrármelos.
New Sentence: Me los tienes que mostrar
