What They Are

Direct object pronouns take the place of the direct object noun in a sentence. This noun is the thing or person directly affected by the action.

Why Use Them

  • To avoid repeating the same noun.
  • To make sentences shorter and smoother.

The Pronouns

Spanish Pronoun
me
English Translation
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Examples

Spanish Example
Juan compra el libro.
English Example
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Placement

Direct object pronouns are usually placed before a conjugated verb.
  • Te veo. (I see you.)
  • Nos llaman. (They call us.)

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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025