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1
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Definition of Indirect Object Pronoun

A

The IO tells us where the DO is going

The IO tells us “To Whom” or “For Whom” the action of the verb is performed

There is usually a DO, although sometimes implied

2
Q

Indirect object pronouns

A
Me
Te
Le
Nos
Les
3
Q

One verb

Juan buys me a gift

A

IO immediately before conjugated verb

Juan me compra un regalo

4
Q

Use prepositional phrase to avoid le / les ambiguity

She writes a letter to Juan
She writes a letter to her parents

A

Ella le escribe a Juan una carta

Ella les escribe a sus padres una carta

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Q

Use prepositional phrase for emphasis

Juan gives me the money (emphasize money given to me not someone else)

A

Juan me da a mí el dinero

6
Q

Indirect objects with two verbs - 2 options

You need to give me a gift

A

Me necesitas dar un regalo

Necesitas darme un regalo

7
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IO and DO in same sentence - Order

They give them to me

She sells it to you

A

IO comes first

Ellos me los dan

Ella te la vende

8
Q

If both pronouns start with L

I don’t have it for you

I never buy them for her

A

Change Le/Les to Se

No se lo tengo

Nunca se los compro

9
Q

When IO converted to Se, use Prepositional Phrase for clarity

He tells it to him (to Juan)

He tells it to her (to specific her)

A

Él se lo dice a Juan

Él se lo dice a ella

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IO an DO in same sentence with two verbs - two options

She should explain it to me

I want to tell it to you

A

Ella me lo debe explicar
Ella debe explicármelo

Te lo quiero decir
Quiero decírtelo

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Definition of Direct Object Pronoun

A

The object that directly receives the action of the verb

12
Q

Where does the direct object pronoun go

I have the pen
DO = pen
I have it

A

Immediately before the conjugated verb

Yo tengo la pluma
La tengo

13
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Direct Object Pronouns

A
Me
Te
Lo / La
Nos
Los / Las
14
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Direct objects with two verbs - 2 options

We should buy it

A

Lo debemos comprar

Debemos comprarlo