Double Object Pronouns
When a sentence has both a direct object (what?) and an indirect object (to whom?/for whom?), Spanish allows you to replace both with pronouns.
Order
The indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les) comesfirst, followed by the direct object pronoun (lo, la, los, las).
Le → Se
If both pronouns begin with “l-” (le, les, lo, la, los, las), the indirect object pronounleorleschanges tosefor easier pronunciation.
Examples
Placement
Double object pronouns are placed:
- Before a conjugated verb:Te lo doy.
- Attached to an infinitive or gerund:Voy a dártelo. / Estoy diciéndotelo.
Summary
- Indirect object pronoun (I.O.) goes before direct object pronoun (D.O.)
- Changele/lestosewhen followed bylo, la, los, las
- Pronouns can appear before a conjugated verb or attached to an infinitive/gerund
- Double object pronouns make sentences more concise and avoid repetition
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Last updated: Thu Jul 17, 2025