B1 Spanish grammar
Accent Marks on Spanish Commands with Attached Pronouns
Attaching pronouns adds syllables to affirmative commands. Written accents preserve the original spoken stress according to Spanish spelling rules.
Stress with attached pronouns
command + pronoun(s) → preserve the command's original stressed syllable
Apply normal Spanish spelling rules after forming the longer word; many attached commands require a written accent.
Command accent patterns
| Command | Pronoun(s) | Combined form |
|---|---|---|
| compra | lo | cómpralo |
| escribe | lo | escríbelo |
| da | se + lo | dáselo |
| explica | me + lo | explícamelo |
| trae | me + los | tráemelos |
| levanta | te | levántate |
| di | me | dime |
Dime needs no accent because normal spelling already keeps its stress on di.
accent marks Spanish commands: Check stress with one pronoun
After attaching a pronoun, add an accent when the resulting word would otherwise shift the command's original stress.
Escribe → escríbelo.Quick check
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Preserve stress with two pronouns
Commands with two attached pronouns frequently need a written accent on the original stressed syllable.
Explica → explícamelo.Keep negative pronouns separate
Negative commands place pronouns before the verb, so they do not create a longer attached word requiring a new command accent.
No me lo expliques.Common mistakes
Escribelo.
Escríbelo.
The attached pronoun makes the accent necessary.
Explicamelo.
Explícamelo.
Two added pronouns require the written accent here.
No explícamelo.
No me lo expliques.
Negative commands use preverbal pronouns and subjunctive.
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Command accent marks FAQ
What does command accent marks cover?
Attaching pronouns adds syllables to affirmative commands. Written accents preserve the original spoken stress according to Spanish spelling rules.
What is the first rule to remember?
After attaching a pronoun, add an accent when the resulting word would otherwise shift the command's original stress.
What is another important B1 pattern?
Commands with two attached pronouns frequently need a written accent on the original stressed syllable.
How can I practise accent marks Spanish commands?
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