🇬🇧🇪🇸 himself - él mismo : English Lesson

Meaning of "himself" ("él mismo"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Himself is a pronoun used when talking about a male person who is doing something alone, for himself, or emphasizing that it’s about him. For example, "He built the treehouse himself" means he did it without help. It’s often used to show independence, funny mistakes, or silly moments when someone does something alone!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Jack tried to make a sandwich himself, but he forgot the bread.

Liam tried to cut his own hair himself—now he looks like a porcupine.

Henry built a pillow fort himself, but then he sneezed, and the whole thing collapsed.

James built a snowman himself, but it looked more like a lumpy potato with a hat.

Ryan told himself he could jump over the puddle… but he landed right in the middle of it.

A boy finds a small toy car. He sits on the floor and fixes it himself. He uses his hand and tape by himself. He keeps the car for himself and tells himself, "I can do it." He smiles to himself. His dad sees him and claps. The boy hugs the car and feels warm.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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