Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
se
Pronoun
/seɪ/
Definition
A Portuguese pronoun used to indicate a reflexive action or to express a passive voice.
Examples
- Ele se olhou no espelho. (He looked at himself in the mirror.)
- O livro se perdeu. (The book got lost.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘se’ is a versatile word that primarily serves as a reflexive pronoun but can also change the meaning of verbs to indicate that the action is happening to the subject or is happening to something without a specific subject.
Synonyms
- si
- em si