Learning Spanish: Se emphasizes the action
Learning Spanish How Can I use and understand Se. Now is the turn for Se as an Ethical Dative pronoun. Speak Spanish the natural way! Have you ever wanted to emphasize how much someone is affected by an action in Spanish, or how much effort someone is putting into something? That's where the dative ethic comes in, a special use of the pronoun "se" that adds an extra touch of interest or intensity to your sentence. For English-speaking students learning Spanish, the ethical dative "se" can be a confusing concept because it doesn't have a direct translation into English. But don't worry! With a little practice, you'll master it in no time. Ethical Dative: What is it? The ethical dative Se is a pronoun that refers to the subject of the sentence and is added to emphasize his or her participation or interest in the action. Unlike a reflexive pronoun (such as "washes his hands"), the dative ethical Se does not change the basic meaning of the...