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What is "SE" in Spanish?-- Learn EVERYTHING about "SE"

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2018
  • Learn the 6 most important scenarios where “se” is used in Spanish. I will teach you all the uses of this word. You will learn why and where to place the word “se”. The word “se” is amongst the most difficult subjects in Spanish because the rules are somewhat ambiguous... but not impossible to master. In this video, I will teach you how we use “se”, where we use “se”, when we use “se”, and why we use “se” in Spanish. So learn with me and let's conquer together a difficult topic by approaching it in a practical, simple, and useful way. Take the bull by the horns!
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  • @noemimimidiaz8150
    @noemimimidiaz8150 6 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    I’m never taking my Spanish for granted anymore !! I feel bad who want to speak Spanish . But you guys don’t give up !! It will be easy once you get the hang of it!!

  • @ricaulcastellon9615
    @ricaulcastellon9615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Even for us, Spanish speakers, it is difficult to understand or explain to someone the meaning of "se". You have done a wonderful job explaining this tough word. Bravo!

  • @theawakening6406
    @theawakening6406 6 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    She is the best in teaching Spanish

    • @jamesdalecopeland2719
      @jamesdalecopeland2719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "She is the best spanish teacher" is the correct way to say it.

    • @michaelsandoval3538
      @michaelsandoval3538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      James Dale Copeland what he said made sense, don’t be pretentious

    • @michaelbutler2053
      @michaelbutler2053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazingly easy to understand when explained como asi!! Butterfly Spanish is lo mejor! The best!!

    • @mahmoud-quran
      @mahmoud-quran 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Butler if you know the gender you might want to inflect it in that way

    • @dempomom
      @dempomom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mahmoud-quran so would it be "Butterfly Spanish es la mejor?"

  • @balbanese5
    @balbanese5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Ana, doesn't matter if you deep digger or dig deeper! You are a joy to watch and you bring an understanding that is unique, because you're real, and your joy for teaching comes right through. Thank you!

    • @ButterflySpanish
      @ButterflySpanish  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your words melt in my heart. Muchas gracias por tus dulces palabras. Me da gusto que te gusten mis videos. Los hago con amor y con el corazón. Saludos. Cuídate mucho ;)

  • @sorenvinson753
    @sorenvinson753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Tu eres el mejor maestra en TH-cam que tiene encontrar!

  • @tonp2284
    @tonp2284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    As a professional teacher myself, I want to compliment you! Your vibrant style of teaching keeps me focused on the screen, even during the most boring of subjects. Muchas gracias!, very well done! 👍

  • @opalpearl3051
    @opalpearl3051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you are the best. Thats the best explanation of "se" on the Internet. And so enjoyable to listen to. You were born to teach. Thank you.

  • @exoressdelivers70
    @exoressdelivers70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Imagine you in a conversation and you have to rapidly go through in your mind these four variations of when to use the word 'se' before responding. By the time you figured it out the speaker has shifted topics.

    • @L.D.G.J
      @L.D.G.J 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had never noticed that Spanish is very difficult to learn, agradecido con el de arriba por haber nacido en México

    • @drissa5003
      @drissa5003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol 😂

    • @DJayTeddy
      @DJayTeddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😅😅

    • @wilfredjrgazmen8199
      @wilfredjrgazmen8199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I experience this a lot.

    • @Tietsynurvinsikov
      @Tietsynurvinsikov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly. Happens all the damn time to me.

  • @sonyarealtor
    @sonyarealtor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I am in Spanish school in Cosa Rica. The teachers should watch Ana's videos and learn how to explain concepts with such clarity. Muchissimo gracias Ana :-)

  • @kgs2280
    @kgs2280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    In a U.S. city with many Spanish speakers, we frequently see signs that say “Aquí se habla español”. That helps me remember one of the many uses of “se”.

    • @larrytruelove8659
      @larrytruelove8659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That uses to bother me because the English equivalent is “Spanish spoken here” or “We speak Spanish,” none of which literally translates into normal Spanish. I had to learn to think in terms of the ideas, not the literal word for word phasing.

    • @kgs2280
      @kgs2280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@larrytruelove8659 Yup, that’s what happens when learning any other language. Me gusta/te gusta/le gusta, etc. is a similar concept. The hardest for me is (if I’ve got this right) “me rompió el brazo (en mi) “.

    • @walterdavies6434
      @walterdavies6434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @KGS
      thats a sad day in america

    • @chrisnguyenDQ2012
      @chrisnguyenDQ2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@larrytruelove8659 , Spanish is difficult to remember all these!

    • @bentxu-5513
      @bentxu-5513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Se habla español" because the important thing is the action (verb), not the person that doesnt matter

  • @tkdetecting2147
    @tkdetecting2147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I was so happy for Leo and Maria until they started fighting with each other.

  • @paracosmic.spirit
    @paracosmic.spirit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Muchas gracias teacher , I am 11 years old and I love learning Spanish from you , thank you very much

    • @leelew.1462
      @leelew.1462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My daughter is 10 and she's learning as well. Keep up the good work

    • @spideyosiris
      @spideyosiris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@julesfranko52 Almost. It is a literal way to translate it, but not accurate. The right way is: Muchas gracias maestra, tengo 11 años de edad y amo/me gusta aprender español con usted, muchas gracias. It's a common thing in every translation (in every language), that's why colloquial words or ways to say something in other language are so important. uwu

    • @julesfranko52
      @julesfranko52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@spideyosiris Ah thank you! I am still learning and I have to learn to think the way a spanish speaker would.

    • @The_VChamp
      @The_VChamp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck kid😊😊

    • @k_n57
      @k_n57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww your 13 now

  • @RobertSeviour1
    @RobertSeviour1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've taken Spanish lessons in Spain and Mexico, but I never had such a great teacher - tan simpatica. I'm going to follow the entire series. Thank you Anna.

  • @adrianaa4307
    @adrianaa4307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    No sé porqué veo esto si mi idioma natal es Español, pero me encanta tu manera de explicar. Aprendí inglés viendo tu video, es maravilloso, ah y también me di cuenta lo complicado que es nuestro idioma. 😂

    • @jmeib
      @jmeib 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No es muy díficil, estoy aprendiendo.... 😅

    • @BrandonSallinger
      @BrandonSallinger ปีที่แล้ว

      *difícil Your tilde was in the wrong place, a little more difficult than you might think.

  • @amyj1688
    @amyj1688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've watched 2 other videos and met with a tutor over Zoom. This is the only resource that has made any sense. Thank you, Anna!!

  • @mieszkamynafuerteventura725
    @mieszkamynafuerteventura725 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Anna. You are the best teacher. Anna from Poland

  • @witzed1
    @witzed1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tengo 65 años y vivo en Phoenix. Estoy en mi tercer semestre en el colegio comunitario local. Tus métodos de enseñanza son muy valiosos para mi.

    • @lehaim37
      @lehaim37 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eres un ejemplo a seguir,un saludo cordial desde españa

  • @chuck1804
    @chuck1804 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your passion for your subject and your warm personality always make me smile. You were born to teach! ❤

  • @V21IC
    @V21IC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Ana, this has been the best lesson that I've seen on the topic of 'SE'!
    I really appreciate your effort and intellect!

  • @reymundorpia6718
    @reymundorpia6718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You are an amazing teacher, Ana. This video is really educational and you've explained the various uses of 'se' amazingly well. You have no idea how long I've searched online for this information. 😁 Please continue doing what you do. You're the best! 👍

  • @PLATINUMARCH
    @PLATINUMARCH ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He didn't go out and intentionally burned the rice. The rice got burnt while he was cooking it. Spanish really gets deep and covers every aspect of a situation.

  • @hughrobertson5242
    @hughrobertson5242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the way you break it all down to the underlying concepts. It's interesting because we can see how our language shapes our thinking for better or worse.

  • @IcyVee523
    @IcyVee523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Your Spanish lessons are absolutely amazing! These are the best Spanish teaching videos I have ever found. You explained Spanish grammar clearly and specifically. I love your videos very much. I'm Chinese. But Chinese Spanish teachers don't pronounce Spanish very well. I've always wanted to learn from a native speaker. Your videos are definitely the best choice. ♥️

    • @chenlaoding
      @chenlaoding ปีที่แล้ว +2

      说到点子上了😊

  • @zoodleinfo
    @zoodleinfo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s the best. I have been on this journey for a long time. She teaches in a way native English speakers can understand Spanish.

  • @Bill_Woo
    @Bill_Woo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    Never change. Never change anything. The world will become a little bit worse if you do.

    • @ButterflySpanish
      @ButterflySpanish  6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Pero el cambio es bueno :)

    • @Bill_Woo
      @Bill_Woo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Pero usted está diferente.
      ¡No rompa algo que no está roto!

    • @marineastro
      @marineastro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bill Woo Pero usted ES diferente.
      Because you are referring to a characteristic describing her. Es diferente para siempre. Por lo menos esperas que si. haha

    • @BobMarley-bp6sh
      @BobMarley-bp6sh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marineastro Great! We have a grammar cop in the Spanish comments. Hey grammar cop you didn't spell sí correctly. Alt-161 makes an í ALt-160 á Alt-130 é Alt-162 ó Alt-163 ú AND Alt-0161 and ALT-0191 for ¡ and ¿ Geez! lol

    • @marineastro
      @marineastro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@BobMarley-bp6sh Hi,
      because this is a video dedicated to things like grammar, I don't think it's really inappropriate to correct something someone is saying. I realize that I didn't use the correct accent but I'm well aware that it belonged there. Often times natives don't add accents for whatever reason. In my case, It becomes a hassle. I know how to add accents, but I'd rather get my point across when I'm writing without spending so much time. It's another story if I'm typing in word. There, it is very easy to add a accents and you don't need to memorize 7 number combinations to do it.

  • @EES80
    @EES80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Haha I love how carefree this girl is. Great vid. A big thank you.

  • @charlespresley5596
    @charlespresley5596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My Spanish is coming along but getting a grasp on "se" was a bit difficult. This is a very helpful video. Thanks.

  • @tamararoy5491
    @tamararoy5491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been trying to understand "Se" for over 15 years. And now, finally... . Thank you.

  • @jayantachakrabarty7457
    @jayantachakrabarty7457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    As an ardent learner of the Spanish language from far off India I would like to thank Anna for her wonderful efforts to help me. Her highly presentable and friendly approach in teaching Spanish has encouraged me. Though it's difficult for a beginner to learn this beautiful language as Spanish speakers, still I am doing my best. Her useful videos help me a lot to pick up the basics. I am hoping for the day when I would be able to speak fluent Spanish and write to her this update in her language. Thanks Anna once again. Keep up the good work.

    • @justafighter1346
      @justafighter1346 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jayanta Chakrabarty Impressive English, however in TH-cam comment sections we are more informal. Just wanted to let you know.

    • @imran1680
      @imran1680 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jayanta Chakrabarty I am also spanish language learner as hobby, what motivates you learn Spanish ?

    • @pabloperez456
      @pabloperez456 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes Ana, thanks for being you!

    • @jesusfirstto-the-pointendt4552
      @jesusfirstto-the-pointendt4552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@justafighter1346 Greetings JusTAfighter! I think what he communicated was just fine. He was kind and polite. Let's not start policing people on such silly matters. Peace be with you.

    • @elizecetoute8347
      @elizecetoute8347 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hola assi yo teguta es se convessaciònne

  • @RickFidelisReed
    @RickFidelisReed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I’d need to watch this a FEW MORE times. 😉

    • @LAFC.
      @LAFC. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rick, you ol' dog.

    • @RickFidelisReed
      @RickFidelisReed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LAFC BnG yep AND then some. 😅

    • @susy7663
      @susy7663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it is difficult because it doesnt exist in english. Greetings from Buenos Aires Argentina

  • @richlowe4502
    @richlowe4502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are absolutely the best Spanish teacher online

  • @Soldiernate
    @Soldiernate ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your mannerisms are just so fun to watch, you make learning spanish entertaining!

  • @amandahhhanne
    @amandahhhanne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    ‘The homework was forgotten to be done’ 😂👏🏻😭love it

    • @fendermon
      @fendermon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The car was stolen ...and is somehow in my driveway....

    • @howardkoor2796
      @howardkoor2796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      amandahhh anne the homework got lost

    • @LAFC.
      @LAFC. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Definitely gonna pull this line out on my spanish teacher whenever i dont do it. "I didn't forget, it was just forgotten to be done, silly homeworks fault.

    • @SomosPolyglots1410
      @SomosPolyglots1410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      jaja

    • @LA_Commander
      @LA_Commander 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It used to bother me that Spanish speakers spoke this way. Now I understand it's a cultural norm. In English we are taught from a very young age to use first person and take responsibility for our actions. "I lost the keys", not "the keys were lost" for example

  • @David619K
    @David619K 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Ive learned more Spanish with you than I have in school. Lol. Youre the best!

  • @theworldaccordingtoallie1176
    @theworldaccordingtoallie1176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is so personable, kind and so sweet. She’s really trying to help people and the way she teaches is so heartwarming. I like her a lot and I can’t wait to watch and learn from her other videos. Thank you for teaching me Spanish.😃

  • @Paul-bc3vm
    @Paul-bc3vm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You gave me the will to learn Spanish again.
    Thank you so much.

  • @badsniper7889
    @badsniper7889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Thank you soooo much for this video!!!!! I've been so confused by se and no one can explain it like you

    • @ButterflySpanish
      @ButterflySpanish  6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Me da mucho gusto que hayas aprendido algo. Me hace feliz feliz como una lombriz.

    • @badsniper7889
      @badsniper7889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ButterflySpanish jaja gracias. Te amo, lombriz. Necesito aprender mucho más porque pienso que quiero ir al San Juan por 4 o 5 meses después colegio

    • @OilDrillingChannel
      @OilDrillingChannel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ella es maestra perfecta

    • @howardzugman956
      @howardzugman956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ButterflySpanish I have watched and enjoyed and learned from many of your videos and would like to contribute to your site. But I'm an old fogie who's reluctant to transfer funds via the Internet (I know, I know0. Do you have a PO box that I can send a check to.? If so whom do I make the check out to. In any case, please keep up the fine work and you are delightful..

  • @EnderGoku9001
    @EnderGoku9001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Spanish is one of my favorite subjects. It just interests me.

  • @Saraseeksthompson0211
    @Saraseeksthompson0211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is helpful. I did 3 years of Spanish in high school and did one year in a spanish speaker’s class and the difficult conjugations are what got me. She’s incredibly helpful. I learn more with her than I ever thought. I can still read some Spanish but am terrible at hearing and understanding and speaking. So helpful!!

  • @wakenphotography
    @wakenphotography 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched this video and I need to say something because you commented on the video that people complain about the way you teach. I said it before, I'll say it again... I think you are an amazing teacher. I NEVER get tired of learning from you. You are engaging and intelligent. It shows you put a lot of time and thought into your lessons. Te aprecio y te respeto. ¡Muchas gracias!

  • @ouimetco
    @ouimetco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are excellent at teaching Spanish. I have learned more in a week then a year at school. Thank you.

  • @allplacesandthings
    @allplacesandthings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    In Italian we have the same which is "SI" and I never event thought about it! So difficult to explain! Well Done !!

    • @LA_Commander
      @LA_Commander 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And doesn't your "si" also mean "yes" as well?

  • @hoffrun
    @hoffrun 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm learning Spanish "on my own". This video was amazing and provided so much clarification. Thank you !!!!

  • @innexum
    @innexum 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    English is my second language, I have learned it because we immigrated to the English speaking country. Now Im learning Spanish just because I love how it sounds. Thank you for your lessons, from you it sounds very lovely and the way you teach affirms my feelings to your language.

  • @drspaseebo410
    @drspaseebo410 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Not to be confused with the verb meaning "I know": Sé (with accent over e)
    Yo sé tu sabes el/Vd. sabe nosotros sabemos vosotros sabéis ellos/Vds. saben

    • @onthatday8263
      @onthatday8263 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You just stress it it sounds like you say seeeeee but in se its simple se

    • @bradleyhutchinson5133
      @bradleyhutchinson5133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sé is also ser tú command

    • @johnnymilian4240
      @johnnymilian4240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or "Sé" of I taste myself. Yo sé a sal means I taste myself like salt

    • @shamantiger8977
      @shamantiger8977 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sé una buena persona.
      lo sé .

    • @shamantiger8977
      @shamantiger8977 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They are three words, and they are pronounced the same. The context of the sentence tells you which verb or word it is.

  • @karimmekki5138
    @karimmekki5138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    no puedo agradecerte suficiente por sus maravilliosos videos prof.Anna..mil y milliones gracias 👏👏👏😍

  • @karimyounes2605
    @karimyounes2605 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ana is super helpful and a super spanish teacher. Mexicans are awesome people!

  • @nilosuyat5371
    @nilosuyat5371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! One of my biggest challenges in Spanish is the reflexive pronoun "se" Watching your video helped me understand it much better. ¡Muchisimas gracias!

  • @sanaa4661
    @sanaa4661 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love you Anna! You're making my Spanish learning process much more easier and fun! And I love your personality. I wish all teachers were just like you

  • @AccentHelp
    @AccentHelp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You've got great teaching energy - and tons of useful information! Thanks so much!

  • @Brian-qo1sd
    @Brian-qo1sd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just adore your enthusiastic teaching style. Oh and your English is excellent, if only my Spanish can reach that level. 👍 Donation pending...

  • @PoppiXavier
    @PoppiXavier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am full new to Spanish. I am from Hungary, and i speak "only" english and german languages. This is one of my first video in spanish-learning. I think you are adorable (your personality and your teaching style, too) and i definitley will see your videos. Thank you very much for your effort and work! :)

  • @gtr3440
    @gtr3440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was so confused about the word ‘Se’ .. Now, I got a better understanding .. Thanks Ana !!

  • @Mike-og4jf
    @Mike-og4jf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best explanation of the use “se” ever! Thanks Ana.

  • @treelikkleherbs
    @treelikkleherbs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Eres más informativo que muchos profesores en TH-cam. Simplemente la mejor clase que he visto. Muchas gracias por una gran clase.

  • @larsolebergersen3216
    @larsolebergersen3216 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a brilliant and lovely lady, with knowledge and humor.

  • @jacobholder8188
    @jacobholder8188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "We'll puncture your tires for free" That's hilarious, I love the comedic touch!

    • @L.D.G.J
      @L.D.G.J 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is not a comedic touch, it actually happens in Mexico, people don't want cars parked in front of their house

    • @santoshthapa8398
      @santoshthapa8398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@L.D.G.J but why dont they have the cars towed?

  • @davidstanley8508
    @davidstanley8508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the lesson where I feel like everything just finally clicked regarding Se. I've only been searching for the last 2 years. It's good to see butterfly Spanish is still going strong! This was the first channel I came across on TH-cam 2 years ago when I started learning. I've just returned to the channel looking for this episode! Muchas Gracias Ana!

  • @bubbajones7486
    @bubbajones7486 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much! I could not wrap my head around the word "se" and why it's used the way it is.
    Now I need to practice "se" along with everything else. Haha.
    Excellent teacher!

  • @sandymoynihan430
    @sandymoynihan430 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At last some one that can explain Spanish even I can understand. Muchos gracias.

  • @tommcneil8752
    @tommcneil8752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    just one of the best ever fun methods of teaching "real life" Spanish. Ana, this is just so easy to understand the way you express and show us how to say and understand this beautiful language. I wish French could be taught with a similar set of videos like this as that is a language I just can't get my head around and also would like to learn. Spanish seems so much easier to remember but the real skill is in training the ear to understand the sounds. The additional words you are speaking is an added bonus to us as it really helps in picking the sounds of words up and to relate this to the lesson. Keep up this super work. Tu eres una estrella.

  • @jewellways6843
    @jewellways6843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was VERY INSIGHTFUL! 🤗 Best lesson I’ve seen on TH-cam for this blasted word “se” 🤣💯

  • @balkbor
    @balkbor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been watching Spanish learning videos for the past 2 years and luckily I found your site last week and I was very impressed. You are a wonderful teacher and make every video so simple and enjoyable. You speak slowly and your teaching ability is second to none.The world is a whole better place to live because people like you, who gives happiness and pleasure to others. May God bless you.B.B.Borkar,MD

  • @MichhaelTG
    @MichhaelTG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining "se" I finally understand it. You are the best Spanish Teacher I have ever heard and I have heard a lot of them. Your are also very beautiful. Thanks

  • @101Cecilia
    @101Cecilia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you again as always, ButterFly!

  • @PalmTree26
    @PalmTree26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been trying to explain to my Spanish speaking gf that there are so many filler words that make no sense and confuse me to no end like lo, se, que, etc that are placed in sentences, and it throws me off because I think I can translate the sentence perfectly, but it translates to a whole other sentence. Like wtf.. Spanish is so hard 🤣

  • @mamooking
    @mamooking 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the life of me I DO NOT KNOW how i never noticed this channel before today!!! Truly a remarkable personality and splendid teacher. BRAVO!

  • @taylorstrange310
    @taylorstrange310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad TH-cam puts this channel towards the top for Spanish videos.. explains things so much simpler, than even books wilm

  • @greeneking77
    @greeneking77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    7:22 Reciprocity. Wow, you are teaching me English words in addition to the Spanish lesson

  • @CynDaVaz
    @CynDaVaz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I don't think I'll ever fully comprehend accurately when to use "se" and when it's not needed.

    • @trtsds8901
      @trtsds8901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hello, here a native spaniard! You wont understand how to use "se" unless you get used to speak spanish since you are a kid. Actually, "se" has got a lot of functions grammarly talking. Most of the time we use se to talk about someones who is doing something to himself or just when 2 or more people are doing something each other. Rarely, when a sentence hasnt got any subject, the sentence starts with se (Se busca casa, Se alquila vivienda...) Most of the time, these "se" need to go with the verb, otherwise the sentence is meaningless or the meaning is changed.

    • @sahelichowdhury
      @sahelichowdhury 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Take heart, it is not very difficult, you will learn it definitely if you read newspapers and magazines (and also works of literature), like Ana says.

    • @chochohope1898
      @chochohope1898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesucristo Salvador
      good

    • @rodrigorodders7173
      @rodrigorodders7173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesucristo Salvador the word “se” is equivalent to the word “on” in French and sometimes it’s used as an improper way to say “we” or “them” or some actions happening to oneself.. it’s tricky word I have to say as there’s no equivalent in English..

    • @johnnymilian4240
      @johnnymilian4240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      IT's easy to learn if you talk with native speakers and they correct to you. Me and te are easier than, les, las, los (neutral). But le, and se are most difficult. That was difficult for me when I was a kid and I am native speaker. But I got learn it.

  • @elviraberry2942
    @elviraberry2942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gave so much sense to, which to me, a confusing part of speech. I appreciate your style of presentation of the subject matter. So understandable. Thank you.

  • @user-oh9cf1qd7i
    @user-oh9cf1qd7i 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ¿Como se usa “se”? Wow. Miré varios videos en cuanto a este tema. ¡Este video es el mejor! Gracias. Finalmente tiene sentido.

  • @nicocanda
    @nicocanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "nobody does it, it just happens here" LOL 15:58

  • @migspeculates
    @migspeculates 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So se and sé are partners in crime. You can say "No sé" to eliminate responsibility as well. 😂

  • @EdwinColubioChannelENJOY
    @EdwinColubioChannelENJOY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    yo amo esta maestra mucho the way she teaches.

  • @corrylievens5392
    @corrylievens5392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is such a good teacher!

  • @TT-nd8sy
    @TT-nd8sy ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
          Overview
    00:10 Motivation
    02:19 Outline
          Usages
    03:09 Reflexive pronoun
    07:13 Reciprocal actions
    10:30 Impersonal sentences
    11:47 Section 1
    16:40 Section 2
    21:17 Section 3
    28:54 Changes
    31:46 Passive voice
    35:11 Example from a magazine
    36:43 Outro

    • @jt6170
      @jt6170 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @TT-nd8sy
      @TT-nd8sy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jt6170 No problem. I actually forgot that I made this. =)

  • @barelycrazy4460
    @barelycrazy4460 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Se" is the bane of my Spanish learning experience. That and the "personal a". And remembering indirect object pronouns. Oh boy, I think I might be the bane of my Spanish learning experience. Anywho, great video as always!

    • @Gunshinzero
      @Gunshinzero 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. So many "if it wasn't for ____ I have this is the bag" situations and it changes like the wind.
      For some reason I haven't figured out how to think of the object pronouns. I know they come before the verb but when the sentence continues past the verb I get confused. Like "te voy a ir dejando" that I heard in a song.
      I'm going to go you I'm leaving?
      I'm going to go I'm leaving you?
      I'm going you to go I'm leaving ?
      In my mind putting them before the verb breaks my English brain.

    • @Gunshinzero
      @Gunshinzero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@princelenca524 Thanks for the reply. After making that post I really came to the conclusion that songs are a bad way of gaining grammar but a good way to remember vocabulary. Just thinking about how bad the grammar is in English songs makes it obvious. Grammar is secondary to song flow and sound. You have to hit the rhyme at all cost. lol

  • @daveblack3491
    @daveblack3491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of your best lessons ever. You covered every use of se clearly. I finally understand the passive voice issue I"ve been having.

  • @MrElokin
    @MrElokin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a native spanish speaker never tougth about that "se" we use all the time, but I cant define it fot the life of me... its like a kind of arrow to point the subject and point Away from the subjet ,shes doing a great job explaining something so elusive but so so much used in spanish languaje.

  • @daved843
    @daved843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Your teaching skills is so good anyone can understand around the world.. Keep doing your work.. Love Dave:)

  • @nowymail
    @nowymail 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "se" is simple for Polish people. We have "się", which has exactly the same meaning, and use, and purpose as "se". The only difference "się" never changes, it's always the same in all persons.
    edit: We also move responsibility onto objects but not that often apparently. "Se me olvidó hacer la tarea" sounds a little funny. We use it, in fact, to make our mistakes appear less serious. Something like: "It just happened to me that I forgot to do the home work.". But you can't make fun of all your mistakes, so we don't use it too often.

    • @ButterflySpanish
      @ButterflySpanish  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Muy bien. Tenemos algo en común :0

    • @XYZ-pl4cr
      @XYZ-pl4cr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      o witam Polaków 😂🙂

    • @WilBarrios
      @WilBarrios 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Que interesante!

    • @marcomelis638
      @marcomelis638 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      typical Polish pedantry

    • @henhaooahneh
      @henhaooahneh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is a common old Indoeuropean linguistic heritage. No need tu say Italian and French have the same "se"

  • @curtiskeding6996
    @curtiskeding6996 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anna, I love your personality. You keep me engaged. You have helped me move forward in learning Spanish. I have to laugh at my self when you are explaining “ se vive bien in Merida” I thought you were saying “ Juan lives well in Merida” like “No Juan ever said no to Tacos?” 😊

  • @juliabishopbeautie8136
    @juliabishopbeautie8136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In your capacity as a teacher, I love you. I am learning Spanish because you are able to hold my attention. I have tried for years without much success but you have made it fun. Thank you so very much.

  • @wherethehellislevi5682
    @wherethehellislevi5682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beside from Duolingo, I also like taking your lessons. It helps me with the questions i got stuck in my head. I hope you teach us more by making more vids ❤️🙏🏻

    • @meyouweaboo1551
      @meyouweaboo1551 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is your Spanish going for you?

  • @markgarrett3422
    @markgarrett3422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Of course, the most famous example of passive impersonality in English is, "Mistakes were made": Se cometieron errores

    • @TheJhtlag
      @TheJhtlag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just repeated the same line above especially for politicians "mistakes were made" well yeah dude, (to the politician) you're the one who made them!

  • @thomaslogan350
    @thomaslogan350 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best lesson on TH-cam!

  • @markbrewster1514
    @markbrewster1514 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great teacher!!This is Awesome!!!!

  • @Sidaltaro
    @Sidaltaro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's one lesson I was hoping for,thoses courses are so entertaining to watch, I would watch them even if you were not teaching anything ahah! I would love it if you could make one on some small but confusing words like Lo,Le,La included in phrases, in questions, etc.. Keep it up!:)

  • @user-fg8ph2do6z
    @user-fg8ph2do6z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Holaaaaa,. Estoy suscrito a éste canal porque quiero saber cómo enseñan a aprender el idioma español en inglés, estoy estudiando inglés y ya entiendo algo de lo que dices. Eres muy linda 😘😘😘

    • @badsniper7889
      @badsniper7889 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Estoy suscrito para la razón opuesto. Tienes Twitter, Instagram o Snapchat? Puedo mejorar tu inglés y puedes ayúdame con mi español :)

    • @ButterflySpanish
      @ButterflySpanish  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maicol Jakson está vivo:) Heal the world!

    • @user-fg8ph2do6z
      @user-fg8ph2do6z 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Butterfly Spanish, jejejeje..... Tengo el mismo nombre pero no me vas a dar tu corazón?? Digo un corazón.❤

    • @marioherreros3072
      @marioherreros3072 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@badsniper7889 holaa yo soy español nativo y busco lo mismo que tu, si quieres podemos hablar por Telegram

    • @badsniper7889
      @badsniper7889 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marioherreros3072 qué es telegram? ¿Una aplicación?

  • @juvybacals6743
    @juvybacals6743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    and to all who are teaching in you tube gracias!! more power!!

  • @moayadabunaser5379
    @moayadabunaser5379 ปีที่แล้ว

    You re Genious at teachin! It is clearly your thing.

  • @amiraalshazly5001
    @amiraalshazly5001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Oh my God i got a headache just trying to understand this!! everytime i feel like i got it, it gets even more complicated 😭🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @LAFC.
      @LAFC. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It just takes repetitive practice, similar to doing math.

    • @johnnymilian4240
      @johnnymilian4240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I could help you. You just need talk with native speaker and you will get it. I have a simple way to teach that

    • @susy7663
      @susy7663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. That is because SE it doesnt exist in english. When You live in a country where people speak spanish You are going to listen this all the time.. So many times so for You are going to he very normal. Greetings from Buenos Aires Argentina.

  • @puffin8060
    @puffin8060 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I used to watch your videos Anna, but I had stopped because, when I was watching and listening I couldn't concentrate on what you where talking about. I was just watching your beauty and cuteness. I wish you could wear a mask or something because, I really like to learn Spanish and you are good at teaching it.

  • @indiesindie1984
    @indiesindie1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You are the best Spanish teacher EVER! YUP!

  • @stevenladen9773
    @stevenladen9773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love these videos. I am learning Spanish from a few other sources, but whenever there is something that I don't understand entirely, there always seems to a video here that explains that thing in the exact way I need to learn it. Thank you so much!

  • @amourfout
    @amourfout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "What on cloud nine is..." - that was funny:) I like Ana's looks. Does it make me a weirdo?:) Then so be it))

  • @JusFoNo
    @JusFoNo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn, Spanish grammar is so damn identical to Polish. Literally everything in this video, the same rules apply for Polish, so I understood exactly what she meant.
    I'm glad I chose Spanish over French lmao

    • @pola5646
      @pola5646 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr ja przetlumaczylam to sobie jako "sie" ale cieżko bylo w ostatnich przykładach przetłumaczyć dosłownie

    • @forest5862
      @forest5862 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I studied French for five years in school, and I still remember quite a bit. People always say that French and Spanish are similar, and it’s true! There are many things- in particular the numbers that I’ve noticed- that are very similar. Ex: F- une S- Uno f- deux s- dos F-trois S- tres and so on

    • @JusFoNo
      @JusFoNo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Yoel Armas Macías Huh, first time I heard that term- interesting though

  • @troyt6864
    @troyt6864 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muy bien, gracias a todo. I'm half Mexican and have struggled with Spanish for years.

    • @ButterflySpanish
      @ButterflySpanish  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahora sí vas a aprender porque tu mitad mexicana te ayudará. Llevas el español en la sangre :)

  • @cynthiastasse3301
    @cynthiastasse3301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is a very good teacher ! I also love her humor! Very enthusiastic!