Spanish 2.7.1. Combining Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish

We use the direct object "nos" (us).

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

The reflexive prepositional pronouns are a special case of the prepositional object pronouns, such as “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” etc., and are used when the subject and the object pronoun refer to the same person.

More often than not, the reflexive prepositional object pronoun is followed by the adjective “mismo/-a(s),” meaning “same” for emphasis, e.g., “Yo hablo de mí mismo” (I talk about myself).

We use the direct object "lo" (him).

We use the direct object "me" (me).

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

The reflexive prepositional pronouns are a special case of the prepositional object pronouns, such as “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” etc., and are used when the subject and the object pronoun refer to the same person.

More often than not, the reflexive prepositional object pronoun is followed by the adjective “mismo/-a(s),” meaning “same” for emphasis, e.g., “Yo hablo de mí mismo” (I talk about myself).

In the case of the affirmative imperative, the object pronoun must be attached to the verb.

Because "it" is a direct object, we use "lo".

Object pronouns can attach to infinitive, gerund (ending with “-ando” or “-endo”, equivalent to “-ing” in English), or affirmative imperative. In this example, attachment is optional.

Because "it" is a direct object, we use "lo".

Object pronouns can attach to infinitive, gerund, or affirmative imperative. In this example, attachment is optional.

Because "us" is a direct object, we use "nos".

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

The reflexive prepositional pronouns are a special case of the prepositional object pronouns, such as “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” etc., and are used when the subject and the object pronoun refer to the same person.

More often than not, the reflexive prepositional object pronoun is followed by the adjective “mismo/-a(s),” meaning “same” for emphasis, e.g., “Yo hablo de mí mismo” (I talk about myself).

Notice that in Spanish, to avoid alliteration when saying “les lo” in this case, one must replace the indirect object with “se.” Thus, we instead say: “Yo se lo mando.”

As a general rule to avoid alliteration:
(le/les)     +      (lo/la/los/las)        =        se (lo/la/los/las)

When using the preposition “con” with “mí” and “ti,” one should use “conmigo” and “contigo” instead of “con mí” and “con ti,” which do not exist, e.g., “Ven conmigo” (Come with me), “Quiero salir contigo” (I want to go out with you), etc.

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

We use the direct object "la" (her).

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

The reflexive prepositional pronouns are a special case of the prepositional object pronouns, such as “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” etc., and are used when the subject and the object pronoun refer to the same person.

More often than not, the reflexive prepositional object pronoun is followed by the adjective “mismo/-a(s),” meaning “same” for emphasis, e.g., “Yo hablo de mí mismo” (I talk about myself).

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

The reflexive prepositional pronouns are a special case of the prepositional object pronouns, such as “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” etc., and are used when the subject and the object pronoun refer to the same person.

More often than not, the reflexive prepositional object pronoun is followed by the adjective “mismo/-a(s),” meaning “same” for emphasis, e.g., “Yo hablo de mí mismo” (I talk about myself).

We use the indirect object "le" (her).

Notice that in Spanish, to avoid alliteration when saying “le los” in this case, one must replace the indirect object with “se.” Thus, we instead say: “Yo se los mando.”

As a general rule to avoid alliteration:
(le/les)     +      (lo/la/los/las)        =        se (lo/la/los/las)

Prepositional object pronouns come after a preposition, such as “de” (of, from, or about), “con” (with), “en” (in or on), “sin” (without), etc. Prepositional object pronouns are the same as subject pronouns except in the first- and second-person singular cases.

We use the indirect object "les" (them).

We use the direct object "lo" (him).

We use the indirect object "le" (him).