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first person singular direct object pronoun
me
Where does the IOP go when there is only one verb?
In front of the conjugated verb.
Translate the following with a DOP.
I buy the souvenirs.
Yo los compro.
Translate the following with a DOP and IOP.
Give it to me.
dámelo
Respond negatively, using an IOP:
¿Tú trajiste el regalo para ella?
No, no le traje el regalo.
second person familiar singular direct object pronoun
te
second person plural indirect object pronoun
(vosotros)
os
Translate the following with a DOP.
You use the umbrella.
Tú lo usas.
Translate the following with a DOP and IOP.
He brings it to me.
Él me lo trae.
Él me la trae.
Respond positively, using a IOP.
¿Matt cocinó la cena para Luisa y Marta?
Sí, Matt les cocino la cena.
Where does the direct object pronoun go?
With one verb?
With two verbs?
With positive commands?
With negative commands?
In front of the conjugated verb.
In front of the conjugated verb OR attached to the infinitive.
Attached to the positive command.
In between the NO and the negative command.
What does an indirect object pronoun do?
Replaces an indirect object.
Translate the following with a DOP.
I wash the blanket.
Yo la lavo.
Translate the following with a DOP and IOP.
He gives it to you.
Él te lo da.
Él te la da.
Respond positively, using an IOP:
¿Él escribió una carta a nosotros?
Sí, él nos escribió una carta.
What two cases do I have to add accents when working with DOP's and IOP's.
1. With positive commands when there is more than one syllable (one pronoun attached) or always when there are two pronouns
2. To the infinitive of the verb when two pronouns are attached.
second person plural indirect object pronoun
(Uds.)
les
Translate the following with a DOP.
They called the manager.
Ellos lo llamaron.
Ellos la llamaron.
Translate the following with a DOP and IOP.
They told it to you and me.
Ellos nos lo dijeron.
Translate the sentence:
I want to write it for you.
Te lo quiero escribir.
Quiero escribírtelo.
What do I have to change about third person DOP's/IOP's when they are combined?
I can not le lo, so the third person IOP has to change to SE
Where does the IOP go in relation to the DOP?
Translate the following with a DOP.
We looked at the schedules.
Translate the following with a DOP and IOP.
I teach it to her.
Yo se lo enseño.
Translate the sentence:
You are going to give it to them.
Tú vas a dárselo.
Tú se lo vas a dar.