Pronombres de Objetos Directos
Where are DOPs placed with affirmative commands?
They attach to the end.
e.g. Lávate / Dime
¡Siéntate!
Sit down!
Open the book!
¡Abre el libro!
How many irregular affirmative tú commands are there?
There are 8.
Where are DOPs placed with negative commands?
They go before the verb.
e.g. No me digas / No me hables
Apaga la luz, por favor.
Turn off the light, please.
¡Mira!
What is the affirmative tú command for "decir"?
di
Why do we need an accent on affirmative commands with DOPs?
To maintain the original pronunciation.
e.g. Lleva el libro a tu papá. (YAY vah)
Llévalo a tu papá. (YAY vah lo)
(without accent would be pronounced yay VAH lo)
¡No compres la motocicleta!
Don't buy the motorcycle!
Tell me their name!
¡Dime su nombre!
What is the negative tú command for "salir"?
no salgas
Translate:
Buy it if you want it.
(it = the motorcycle)
Cómprala si la quieres.
¡No me digas nada!
Don't tell me anything!
Put on your shoes!
¡Ponte los zapatos!
Translate:
Don't do anything!
¡No hagas nada!
Translate:
Make it smaller!
(it = the pizza)
¡Hazla más pequeña!
¡Déjalo en paz!
Leave him alone!
Stop watching TV!
¡Deja de ver la tele!
Translate:
Don't go to the river this weekend!
¡No vayas al río este fin de semana!