Topic: Portuguese

"Meu amigo nunca se exercita."

Translation:My friend never exercises.

April 1, 2013

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https://www.duolingo.com/Koreatown

    I don't understand the "se" in this sentence... it's like he never exercises [himself]?

    April 1, 2013
    https://www.duolingo.com/Paulenrique
    Mod

      Yep. This verb is called reflexive (when the consequence of the action is on oneself). So, "eu ME exercito", "nós NOS exercitamos"...it is the conjugation for the verb exercitar-se.

      April 1, 2013
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