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Old April 18, 2021, 10:12 PM
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"Se" is a difficult particle. It always means a different thing.

I don't understand the grammar book on this, but I'll explain it as I understand:


For me, this construction makes an impersonal imperative, formed with the imperative for "usted" and "se":

- Acátese la orden. -> This order must be obeyed by the reader.
- Véase la página 30. -> Refer to page 3.
- Ábrase aquí. -> Some packages have this label where you're supposed to tear or cut open.
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