Spanish 2 / Unit 6: Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns
6.2 Indirect Object Pronouns
Notes
The indirect object tells to whom or for whom the action is done.
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | me | nos |
| 2nd | te | os |
| 3rd | le | les |
- Le / les do not show gender. Add a + noun/pronoun to clarify: Le doy el libro a Marta. Les escribo a ellos.
- Common verbs: dar, decir, escribir, mandar, enviar, comprar, prestar, ofrecer, regalar, mostrar.
- Example: Mi madre me compra una chaqueta.
Practice
"Le doy un regalo a mi hermana." What does "le" refer to?
Le is the indirect object: to whom the gift is given.
Complete: "Nosotros ___ escribimos una carta a los abuelos."
Los abuelos is plural, so indirect object les.
Which sentence uses an indirect object pronoun?
Te mando un mensaje means "I send you a message".
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