Direct Object Pronouns Page 138 Realidades 2 Direct Object Pronouns

Direct Objects Diagram each part of these English sentences: I want that skirt. I bought some shoes. What is the subject, the verb, the direct object?

Direct Object Pronouns Direct object pronouns take the place of the direct object in a sentence. For example:

Direct Object Pronouns Instead of saying, “I want that skirt,” you can say, “I want it.” The word “it” takes the place of the word “skirt.”

Direct Object Pronouns (English) us them me you him, her, it

Direct Object Pronouns (Spanish) me (me) te (you) lo (him, it or Ud.) la (her, it or Ud.) nos (us) los (them, you all) las (them, you all)

Placement of Direct Object Pronouns Direct Object Pronouns, me, te, lo, la, nos, los and las are placed either before a conjugated verb or attached to the end of an infinitive.

Before the Conjugated Verb: Cuándo compraste la falda? La compré hace cinco días.

Before the Conjugated Verb Isabel, tienes mi suéter? No, no lo tengo.

Before the Conjugated Verb Compras esos pantalones? No, no los compro.

Before the verb or after the infinitive: Quieres comprar esa falda? Sí, la quiero comprar. After the infinitive: Si, quiero comprarla.

Direct Object Pronouns When the pronoun replaces both a masculine and a feminine direct object noun, we use los. For example:

Direct Object Pronouns Cuándo compraste la falda y el vestido? Los compré el sábado.