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Understanding Direct Object Pronouns in English and Spanish

This guide explains direct object pronouns, which answer the question of who or what receives the action of the verb. In English, examples include "I know John" (who do I know? = John) and "I see the airplane" (what do I see? = the airplane). In Spanish, relevant pronouns are me (me), us (nos), you (te), him (lo), her (la), and them (los/las). Pronouns replace nouns and are placed before conjugated verbs or attached to infinitives. Master direct object pronouns to enhance your language skills in both English and Spanish.

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Understanding Direct Object Pronouns in English and Spanish

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  1. Direct Object Pronouns A Direct Object answers the question of who or what receives the action of the verb. I know John. [who do I know? = John] I see the airplane. [what do I see? = the airplane] A pronoun replaces a noun; a Direct Object Pronoun replaces the Direct Object. I know John. I know him. I see the airplane. I see it.

  2. In Spanish, the Direct Object Pronouns are: me ME us NOS you TE you OS him LO her LA them LOS / LAS it LO / LA you LOS / LAS you [Ud] LO / LA [Uds]

  3. The D. O. Pronouns are placed immediately before a conjugated verb: I know John Yo conozco a John. Yolo conozco I see the plane. Yo veo el avión. Yo loveo. I have the magazine. Yo tengo la revista. Yo latengo. They see us. Ellos ven a nosotros. Ellos nos ven.

  4. The D. O. Pronouns are attached to infinitives and participles: I want to read it [book]. Yo quiero leerlo. OR since QUIERO is a conjugated verb: Yo lo quiero leer. I am reading it. Yo estoy leyéndolo. OR since ESTOY is a conjugated verb: Yo lo estoy leyendo.

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