Spanish Phrase
Sí, me peino.
Meaning
The speaker is confirming that they comb their hair, either as a habit or right now. It can also be used to answer a question like 'Do you comb your hair?'
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to give a short, affirmative answer about personal grooming, especially after someone asks if you comb your hair or if you will do it before an event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sí,mepeino.
Sí (affirmation)
Used to give a clear affirmative answer, similar to 'yes' in English.
me (reflexive pronoun)
Indicates that the subject performs the action on itself; here it marks that the speaker combs his/her own hair.
peinarse (reflexive verb)
The infinitive is peinarse; in the present tense, 1st person singular it becomes 'me peino'.
Present simple
The verb is conjugated in the present indicative, used for routine actions or facts.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te peinas antes de salir?
Do you comb your hair before going out?
Sí, me peino.
Yes, I comb my hair.
✕Common Mistakes
Yo me peinar.
The verb must be conjugated; 'peinar' is the infinitive.
Sí, peino me.
Reflexive pronoun must precede the conjugated verb.
Sí, me peino yo.
While grammatically possible, the subject pronoun is redundant and sounds overly emphatic in casual speech.
↔Alternatives
Claro, me peino.
Sure, I comb my hair.
Sí, me estoy peinando.
Yes, I am combing my hair.
Por supuesto, me peino.
Of course, I comb my hair.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, talking about daily routines like grooming is a normal part of small‑talk. Reflexive verbs such as 'peinarse', 'lavarse' or 'vestirse' are extremely common, so mastering their pronoun placement (me, te, se, nos, os, se) will make you sound natural.