himself

used when a man does something to himself or for himself

él mismo, por sí mismo

• do something to oneself

Collocations shave himself · dress himself

• He cut himself while shaving.

  Se cortó mientras se afeitaba.

used to emphasize that someone is talking about only one man and not other people or things

él mismo, por sí mismo

• he did something himself

Collocations do it himself · cook for himself

• He cooked dinner for himself.

  Él cocinó la cena para él mismo.

used as the object of a verb when referring to one man and not other people or things

a sí mismo, a él mismo

• verb + himself

Collocations think of himself · worry about himself

• He thought of himself as a hero.

  Se consideraba un héroe.

used as the subject of a verb when referring to one man and not other people or things

él mismo, por sí mismo

• he did something himself

Collocations look after himself · take care of himself

• He looks after himself very well.

  Se cuida muy bien.

used to refer to a man in the singular, especially when talking about his own actions or feelings

él mismo, por sí mismo

• he did something himself

Collocations talk to himself · laugh at himself

• He talked to himself in the mirror.

  Se hablaba a sí mismo frente al espejo.

used to emphasize that someone is talking about only one man and not other people or things, especially in formal contexts

él mismo, por sí mismo

• he did something himself

Collocations speak for himself · represent himself

• He will speak for himself.

  Él hablará por sí mismo.

used to refer to a man in the singular, especially when talking about his own actions or feelings, often in formal contexts

él mismo, por sí mismo

• he did something himself

Collocations think for himself · act on his own behalf

• He thinks for himself.

  Piensa por sí mismo.

used to emphasize that someone is talking about only one man and not other people or things, especially in formal contexts

él mismo, por sí mismo

• he did something himself

Collocations defend himself · represent himself in court

• He will defend himself in court.

  Él se defenderá en el tribunal.