Direct Object Pronouns Direct object pronouns are simply

Direct Object Pronouns

Direct object pronouns are simply words that replace a direct object. In English, there are two – “it” and “them”. Look at these examples – the direct object pronouns are underlined: I have the book. I have it. I see the cookies. I see them.

In Spanish there are four different direct object pronouns, depending on whether the noun you are dealing with is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural. Look at the following chart: lo If the noun is masculine and singular la If the noun is feminine and singular los If the noun is masculine and plural las If the noun is feminine and plural

Look at the following sentences. The direct object and the direct object pronouns are underlined: Tengo el libro. Lo tengo. Tengo la revista. La tengo. Tengo los bolígrafos. Los tengo. Tengo las camisas. Las tengo. Notice how the direct object pronoun in the red sentences comes BEFORE the verb; this is how it must be done in Spanish.

Let’s do some examples. What is the correct direct object pronoun for the given direct object? The answer will appear after 10 seconds. Juan lo Ellos ve en la mesa. (el libro) tienen en la mochila. (los bolígrafos) Tú la llamaste ayer. (Teresa) Nosotros las leemos mucho. (las revistas)

Let’s do some practice. Complete these sentences with the correct direct object pronoun, according to the given noun. Tú _______ escuchas mucho. (los CDs) That’s right… it’s los! Eva _____ escribe en su cuarto. (la carta) That’s right… it’s la!