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Spanish Grammar Explained · Lesson 7

Direct Object Pronouns

Direct object pronouns are one of the most practical tools in Spanish. Lo, la, los, and las replace the noun that receives the action of the verb — and they must agree in gender and number with the noun they replace. This lesson also covers me, te, and nos, plus the key position rules: before the conjugated verb, between no and the verb in negation, and attached to the end of an infinitive or command. Ten worked examples with clear pronunciation.

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LO/LA · Masculine

Lo replaces any masculine singular noun — el libro, el coche.

Lo tengo. — I have it.

LO/LA · Feminine

La replaces any feminine singular noun — la leche, la llave.

Ella la bebe. — She drinks it.

LO/LA · me

Me is the first-person direct object pronoun — use it when you are acted upon.

¿Me llamas mañana? — Will you call me tomorrow?

LO/LA · te

Te is the second-person direct object pronoun — use it for the person you're speaking to.

Te llamo ahora. — I'll call you now.

LO/LA · Negation

In a negative sentence, the pronoun goes between no and the verb.

No lo entiendo. — I don't understand it.

LOS/LAS · Masculine

Los replaces any masculine plural noun — los amigos, los libros.

Los veo todos los días. — I see them every day.

LOS/LAS · Feminine

Las replaces any feminine plural noun — las llaves, las películas.

¿Las tienes? — Do you have them?

LOS/LAS · nos

Nos is the first-person plural direct object pronoun — us.

El profe nos escucha. — The teacher listens to us.

LOS/LAS · Infinitive

With two verbs, you can attach the pronoun directly to the infinitive.

Quiero comprarlo. — I want to buy it.

LOS/LAS · Command

With a positive command, the pronoun attaches to the end of the verb.

¡Cómpralo! — Buy it!

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