Spanish Pronouns

What type of pronoun is used to replace a noun in a sentence?

What is the purpose of using subject pronouns in Spanish?

What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use for 'I' in Spanish?

Where are reflexive pronouns typically placed in a sentence?

What type of pronoun is used to replace a direct object in a sentence?

What is the correct direct object pronoun to use for 'us' in Spanish?

What question do direct object pronouns answer in a sentence?

What is the purpose of using pronouns in language?

Where do you usually place the object pronoun in a sentence in Spanish?

In what cases do you place the object pronoun after the verb in Spanish?

What do indirect object pronouns mean in Spanish?

What is the order of indirect object pronouns when used together with direct object pronouns?

What happens to 'le' and 'lo' when used together in a sentence?

What is the correct translation of '¿Dónde está mi libro? Lo diste a Jane?' in English?

What is the correct translation of 'Sí, me lo dio ayer' in English?

What is the correct order of object pronouns in the sentence 'Te la compraré'?

Types of Pronouns

There are four types of pronouns: subject pronouns, reflexive pronouns, direct object pronouns, and indirect object pronouns.

Subject Pronouns

Replace nouns in a sentence.
Examples: I, you, he, she, we, they, él, ella, usted, nosotros, vosotros, ellas, ellos.
Note: In Spanish, subject pronouns can be omitted if the verb ending indicates the subject.
Used in circumstances such as:
- Emphasis: ¿Y qué crees tú? (And what do you think?)
- Clarity: Ella se ha roto la pierna. (She has broken her leg.)
- Contrast: ¿Yo hablo español pero él no lo habla? (I speak Spanish but he doesn't.)
- Standing alone: ¿Yo? No me digas. (Me? You're kidding.)

Reflexive Pronouns

Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Used to indicate the subject is performing the action on themselves.
Typically placed before the verb: Me despierto a las ocho de la mañana. (I wake up at 8 am.)
Can be placed at the end of infinitive verbs and gerunds: Tengo que despertarme a las ocho de la mañana. (I have to wake up at 8 am.)

Direct Object Pronouns

Replace the person, place, thing, or idea that is the direct object of the sentence.
Examples: me, te, se, lo, la, nos, os, los, las.
Typically placed before the verb: Me gusta esa falda. (I like that skirt.)
Can be placed after the verb in certain cases:
- After a command: Tráigame el menú. (Bring me the menu.)
- After an infinitive: Voy a verlo. (I'm going to see him.)
- After a gerund: Estoy poniéndolos en la mesa. (I'm putting them on the table.)

Indirect Object Pronouns

Similar to direct object pronouns, but indicate the indirect object of the sentence.
Examples: me, te, se, le, nos, os, les.
Answer the question: To/For whom?
Used to indicate the recipient of the action: Le dio el libro. (She gave him the book.)

Double Object Pronouns

When two object pronouns appear together, the indirect pronoun always comes first.
Examples: Te la compraré. (I'll buy it for you.)
Special note: le lo changes to se lo.

Learn about the different types of pronouns in Spanish, including subject, reflexive, direct, and indirect object pronouns. Practice with examples and exercises.