A2 Spanish grammar
Spanish Indirect Object Pronouns: Me, Te, Le, Nos, Os, and Les
An indirect object pronoun identifies the recipient, beneficiary, or affected person. Spanish frequently keeps the pronoun even when the recipient is also named.
Spanish indirect object pronouns: Match the pronoun to the recipient
Use me, te, le, nos, os, or les according to who receives or benefits from the action.
Ana me escribe cada semana.Quick check
She gives us the keys.
Place it before a conjugated verb
In a simple conjugated clause, the indirect object pronoun normally appears immediately before the verb.
Le compramos un regalo.Clarify le and les with a phrase
Because le and les can refer to several people, add a Juan, a ella, or a mis padres when clarity or emphasis is useful.
Le doy el libro a Marta.Common mistakes
Ana yo escribe.
Ana me escribe.
Use the unstressed indirect object pronoun me.
Compramos le un regalo.
Le compramos un regalo.
Do not place an unstressed pronoun after a simple conjugated verb.
Doy el libro a ella.
Le doy el libro a ella.
Standard Spanish normally retains le with a stated indirect recipient.
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Indirect object pronouns FAQ
What does indirect object pronouns cover?
An indirect object pronoun identifies the recipient, beneficiary, or affected person. Spanish frequently keeps the pronoun even when the recipient is also named.
What is the first rule to remember?
Use me, te, le, nos, os, or les according to who receives or benefits from the action.
What is another important A2 pattern?
In a simple conjugated clause, the indirect object pronoun normally appears immediately before the verb.
How can I practise Spanish indirect object pronouns?
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