This is the 185th most frequent Spanish word.
me
"Me" is the Spanish object pronoun meaning "me" or "to me."
The word 'me' serves as a reflexive pronoun indicating that the action of washing hands is performed by and affects the subject (myself).
Me lavo las manos antes de comer.
I wash my hands before eating.
The word 'me' is used as an indirect object pronoun to indicate the person who experiences the liking (me).
Me gusta el chocolate.
I like chocolate.
Here, 'me' is an indirect object pronoun indicating the person being emotionally affected by the action (me).