8.2 Double Object Pronouns Practice

Vocabulary and grammar rules for using double object pronouns in Spanish, based on Lesson 8.2.

Indirect Object Pronouns (Spanish)

me, te, le (se), nos, os, les (se)

Direct Object Pronouns (Spanish)

lo, la, los, las

Double Object Pronoun Order

When used together, the indirect object pronoun always precedes the direct object pronoun.

The le/les to se Rule

The indirect object pronouns le and les change to se when they precede the direct object pronouns lo, la, los, or las.

Clarifying the pronoun 'se'

Because se has multiple meanings, it can be clarified by adding a usted, a él, a ella, a ustedes, a ellos, or a ellas.

Placement with Conjugated Verbs

Double object pronouns are typically placed directly before a conjugated verb.

Placement with Infinitives and Present Participles

Double object pronouns may be placed before the conjugated verb or attached to the end of the infinitive or present participle.

Accent Marks in Double Object Pronouns

An accent mark is added to an infinitive or present participle when pronouns are attached to maintain the original stress.

Example: Se la escribí

I wrote it (la carta) to him/her/them; demonstrates changing le/les to se.

Example: Me lo estoy poniendo / Estoy poniéndomelo

I am putting it on; demonstrates the two possible placements of double object pronouns with present participles.