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Some verbs change subtly when they are used reflexively. DORMIR (to sleep) &
DORMIRSE (to fall asleep).
Me dormí muy temprano anoche & dormí diez horas.
I fell asleep very early last night & I slept ten hours.

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Other verbs change meaning completely, such as ABRIR (To open) & ABRIRSE (To open
oneself/confide ) – although when you think about it, it’s logical!
Por favor, no abres la puerta, tengo que abrirme a ti
Please, don’t open the door, I have to confide in you

There are of course many more reflexive verbs – some of which can be found on my
website, under the ‘grammar’ category. http://learn-aprender.com/groups/welcome/