A2 Spanish grammar

Spanish Object Pronoun Placement with Verbs and Infinitives

Object pronoun position depends on the verb form. Place pronouns before a conjugated verb, or attach them to an infinitive, gerund, or affirmative command.

Spanish object pronoun placement: Place pronouns before conjugated verbs

With one ordinary conjugated verb, the unstressed pronoun goes directly before it.

No lo entiendo.

I do not understand it.Lo appears before entiendo and after no.

Quick check

Choose the natural sentence.

Use either position with an infinitive

In a two-verb structure, place the pronoun before the conjugated verb or attach it to the infinitive.

Lo voy a comprar / Voy a comprarlo.

I am going to buy it.Both positions are standard.

Attach pronouns to gerunds and affirmative commands

Attach a pronoun to a gerund or affirmative command; a written accent may be needed to preserve pronunciation.

Estoy leyéndolo. / Léelo.

I am reading it. / Read it.Lo attaches to both forms.

Common mistakes

Entiendo lo.

Lo entiendo.

Do not attach the pronoun to a simple conjugated verb.

Voy lo a comprar.

Lo voy a comprar.

Do not split the conjugated verb from a with the pronoun.

Lo lee!

¡Léelo!

An affirmative tú command takes an attached pronoun and written accent here.

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Object pronoun placement FAQ

What does object pronoun placement cover?

Object pronoun position depends on the verb form. Place pronouns before a conjugated verb, or attach them to an infinitive, gerund, or affirmative command.

What is the first rule to remember?

With one ordinary conjugated verb, the unstressed pronoun goes directly before it.

What is another important A2 pattern?

In a two-verb structure, place the pronoun before the conjugated verb or attach it to the infinitive.

How can I practise Spanish object pronoun placement?

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