Indirect Object Pronouns
Spanish Pronouns Indirect Object Pronouns
Indirect Object Pronouns are used as the indirect objects of verbs. As with direct object pronouns, they are required when the indirect object is a pronoun (in contrast to a noun) but a prepositional phrase may be added for clarification or emphasis.
¿Me hablas? - Are you talking to me?
¿Me hablas a mí? - Are you talking to me? [a mí added for emphasis]
Le dije la verdad. - I told him/her/you the truth.
Le dije la verdad a ella. - I told her the truth. [A ella added for clarification since le can mean “him” or “you”.]
¿A quién hablas? ¿A mí? - Who are talking to? (To) Me?
Sí, a tí. - Yes, (to) you.
Veo a Carlos. - I see Carlos. [Carlos is the direct object; lo is not added]
Le mando un regalo a Carlos. - I'm sending a present to Carlos.
Les escribo a todos. - I write (to) everyone.
Me pongo los zapatos. - I put on my shoes.
Ella se cortó el dedo. - She cut her finger.
Les duelen los brazos. - Their arms hurt.
Popular Phrase: present continuous irregular verbs | Conjugated Verb: equiparar - compare, to match, to make equal [ click for full conjugation ]