themselves

used to refer to the people or things previously mentioned, when they do something for themselves or by themselves

ellos mismos, ellas mismas

• subject + verb + themselves

Collocations look after themselves · take care of themselves

• They can look after themselves.

  Ellos pueden cuidarse por sí mismos.

used to refer to a person or group of people when they do something for their own benefit, not for other people

ellos mismos, ellas mismas

• subject + verb + themselves

Collocations work for themselves · live for themselves

• They work for themselves.

  Trabajan para ellos mismos.

used to refer to the person or people previously mentioned, when they have something of their own

ellos mismos, ellas mismas

• subject + verb + themselves

Collocations have a home for themselves · find a place for themselves

• They have found a place for themselves.

  Han encontrado un lugar para ellos mismos.

used to refer to the person or people previously mentioned, when they feel something

ellos mismos, ellas mismas

• subject + verb + themselves

Collocations feel happy for themselves · be proud of themselves

• They feel happy for themselves.

  Se sienten felices por ellos mismos.